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Prunier Family History

Prunier Surname Meaning

French: topographic name for someone who lived by a plum tree.

Old French prunier or a habitational name from (Le) Prunier, the name of several places in various parts of France.

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


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Where is the Prunier family from?

You can see how Prunier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prunier family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Prunier families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 19 Prunier families living in Quebec. This was about 95% of all the recorded Prunier's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Prunier families in 1911.
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What did your Prunier ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Prunier. 100% of Prunier men worked as a Cultivateur.

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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

  • Cultivateur
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Prunier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prunier 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 388 immigration records available for the last name Prunier. 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 504 military records available for the last name Prunier. For the veterans among your Prunier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prunier lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Prunier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Prunier in 1960 was 56, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prunier ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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