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Prucnal Family History

Prucnal Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Prchal, Prucha, Pascal, Prunty, Pruyn, Putnam, Ruona, Pruneau, Gruca

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Where is the Prucnal family from?

You can see how Prucnal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prucnal family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Prucnal families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Prucnal families living in New York. This was about 43% of all the recorded Prucnal's in USA. New York had the highest population of Prucnal families in 1920.
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What did your Prucnal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Prucnal. 60% of Prucnal men worked as a Miner and 50% of Prucnal women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Prucnal were Laborer and Farmer. .

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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 1940

  • Miner
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 305 census records available for the last name Prucnal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prucnal 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Prucnal. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 137 military records available for the last name Prucnal. For the veterans among your Prucnal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prucnal lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2003, in the United States, Prucnal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Prucnal in 1945 was 34, and 87 in 2003.

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