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Prudenza Family History

Prudenza 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: Prudente, Provenza, Pudenz, Pruden, Ruden, Gruden, Penza, Pruneda

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Where is the Prudenza family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prudenza 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 Prudenza ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Prudenza. 100% of Prudenza men worked as a Painter. .

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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

  • Painter
    100%
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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Prudenza. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prudenza 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Prudenza. 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 7 military records available for the last name Prudenza. For the veterans among your Prudenza ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prudenza lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1989, in the United States, Prudenza life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Prudenza in 1974 was 75, and 97 in 1989.

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