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Prudom Name Meaning

English (of Norman origin): nickname from Middle English prudhome Old French prudhomme ‘honest upright man’ (see Prudhomme ) used in the 13th century to distinguish the ‘wiser’ or ‘lesser folk’ (prudhommes) from the ‘greater folk’ or general mass. Americanized form of French Prudhomme .

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


Similar surnames: Prado, Purdom, Rudow, Prados, Crudo, Rudo, Pruden, Prom, Trudo, Prude

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Where is the Prudom family from?

You can see how Prudom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prudom family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Prudom families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there was 1 Prudom family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Prudom's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Prudom families in 1911.
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What did your Prudom ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Ketcher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Prudom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prudom 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Prudom. 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 119 military records available for the last name Prudom. For the veterans among your Prudom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prudom lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Prudom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Prudom in 1962 was 92, and 75 in 2003.

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