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Prucher Family History

Prucher Surname 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: Poucher, Pitcher, Bucher, Richer, Brucker, Taucher, Kucher, Pilcher

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Where is the Prucher family from?

You can see how Prucher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prucher family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Prucher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Prucher families living in Missouri. This was about 53% of all the recorded Prucher's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Prucher families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prucher surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 125 census records available for the last name Prucher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prucher 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Prucher. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 20 military records available for the last name Prucher. For the veterans among your Prucher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prucher lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2004, in the United States, Prucher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Prucher in 1984 was 81, and 95 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Prucher

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prucher ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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