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Prudish Family History

Prudish 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: Redish, Rudis, Rudich, Bradish, Budish, Prebish, Paradise, Brush

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Where is the Prudish family from?

You can see how Prudish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prudish family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Prudish family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Prudish's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Prudish families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prudish surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Prudish ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Prudish. 100% of Prudish men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Prudish women worked as a Housewife. .

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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What Prudish family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 89 census records available for the last name Prudish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prudish 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Prudish. 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 12 military records available for the last name Prudish. For the veterans among your Prudish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prudish lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1997, in the United States, Prudish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Prudish in 1988 was 68, and 79 in 1997.

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