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Pruesner Family History

Pruesner 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: Presser, Grueser, Presler, Prueter, Resner, Priester, Friesner

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Where is the Pruesner family from?

You can see how Pruesner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pruesner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pruesner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Pruesner families living in Missouri. This was about 64% of all the recorded Pruesner's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Pruesner families in 1880.
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What did your Pruesner ancestors do for a living?

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

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Carpenter
    100%

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Census Records

There are 134 census records available for the last name Pruesner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pruesner 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 Pruesner. 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 39 military records available for the last name Pruesner. For the veterans among your Pruesner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pruesner lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Pruesner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Pruesner in 1971 was 74, and 67 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pruesner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pruesner 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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