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Pruiett Family History

Pruiett Surname Meaning

English: altered form of Pruitt.

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


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Where is the Pruiett family from?

You can see how Pruiett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pruiett family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Pruiett families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Pruiett families living in South Carolina. This was about 20% of all the recorded Pruiett's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Pruiett families in 1880.
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What did your Pruiett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pruiett. 33% of Pruiett men worked as a Laborer and 19% of Pruiett women worked as a House Work. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pruiett were Farm Laborer and Waitress.

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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

  • Laborer
    33%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    19%
  • Housewife
    19%
  • Maid
    13%
  • Waitress
    13%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Pruiett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pruiett 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Pruiett. 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 661 military records available for the last name Pruiett. For the veterans among your Pruiett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pruiett lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Pruiett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Pruiett in 1950 was 46, and 76 in 2004.

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