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Prueser Family History

Prueser 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: Grueser, Prueter, Krueger, Purser, Grueter, Presser, Rieser, Praeger

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Where is the Prueser family from?

You can see how Prueser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prueser family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Prueser families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Prueser families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Prueser's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Prueser families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 111 census records available for the last name Prueser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prueser 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 128 immigration records available for the last name Prueser. 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 15 military records available for the last name Prueser. For the veterans among your Prueser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prueser lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2001, in the United States, Prueser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Prueser in 1952 was 28, and 113 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prueser 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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