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Pruno Family History

Pruno 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: Bruno, Pino, Brun, Primo, Puro, Pound, Prus, Proto, Pluto, Prins

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Where is the Pruno family from?

You can see how Pruno families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pruno family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Pruno families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 11 Pruno families living in New York. This was about 92% of all the recorded Pruno's in USA. New York had the highest population of Pruno families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pruno surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pruno ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pruno. 37% of Pruno men worked as a 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

  • Farmer
    37%
  • Laborer
    37%
  • Salesman
    28%
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Census Records

There are 519 census records available for the last name Pruno. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pruno 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 538 immigration records available for the last name Pruno. 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 158 military records available for the last name Pruno. For the veterans among your Pruno ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pruno lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2003, in the United States, Pruno life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Pruno in 1952 was 47, and 82 in 2003.

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