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Prugh Family History

Prugh Surname Meaning

Possibly an Americanized form of German Bruch.

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


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Where is the Prugh family from?

You can see how Prugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prugh family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Prugh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Prugh families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Prugh's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Prugh families in 1911.
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What did your Prugh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Prugh. 23% of Prugh men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Prugh women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Prugh were Clerk and Maid.

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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
    23%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Lard Dept
    25%
  • Maid
    25%

What Prugh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Prugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prugh 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 310 immigration records available for the last name Prugh. 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 630 military records available for the last name Prugh. For the veterans among your Prugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prugh lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Prugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Prugh in 1962 was 72, and 80 in 2004.

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