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Pruette Family History

Pruette Surname Meaning

English: altered form of Pruitt.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Pruette family from?

You can see how Pruette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pruette family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Pruette families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 12 Pruette families living in Ontario. This was about 43% of all the recorded Pruette's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Pruette families in 1911.
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What did your Pruette ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pruette. 34% of Pruette men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Pruette women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pruette were Operator and Teacher.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Operator
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    23%
  • Maid
    23%
  • Teacher
    23%

What Pruette family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Pruette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pruette 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Pruette. 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 325 military records available for the last name Pruette. For the veterans among your Pruette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pruette lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Pruette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Pruette in 1957 was 53, and 94 in 2003.

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