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Prunner Family History

Prunner Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Brunner, Runner, Pruner, Prunier, Pinner, Penner, Pranger, Brenner

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Where is the Prunner family from?

You can see how Prunner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prunner family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Prunner families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 67 Prunner families living in Ontario. This was about 96% of all the recorded Prunner's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Prunner families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prunner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Prunner ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Prunner. 60% of Prunner men worked as a Farmer. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Prunner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prunner census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 162 immigration records available for the last name Prunner. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 196 military records available for the last name Prunner. For the veterans among your Prunner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prunner lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Prunner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Prunner in 1965 was 74, and 79 in 2001.

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