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Pruter Family History

Pruter Surname Meaning

German: variant of Prüter (see Prueter).

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


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Where is the Pruter family from?

You can see how Pruter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pruter family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Pruter families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Pruter families living in Ontario. This was about 39% of all the recorded Pruter's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Pruter families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pruter surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Pruter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pruter. 37% of Pruter men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Pruter women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pruter were Truck Driver and Dress Maker.

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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
    37%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Carpenter
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Waitress
    23%
  • Laundress
    23%
  • Dress Maker
    23%

What Pruter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Pruter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pruter 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 581 immigration records available for the last name Pruter. 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 475 military records available for the last name Pruter. For the veterans among your Pruter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pruter lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Pruter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Pruter in 1962 was 63, and 46 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pruter 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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