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Pruesse Family History

Pruesse 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: Pruess, Presser, Pressey, Brusse, Perusse, Press, Brueske, Kresse

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Where is the Pruesse family from?

You can see how Pruesse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pruesse family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pruesse family living in Missouri. This was about 33% of all the recorded Pruesse's in USA. Missouri and 2 other states had the highest population of Pruesse families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pruesse 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 Pruesse ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pruesse. 100% of Pruesse 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Pruesse family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 101 census records available for the last name Pruesse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pruesse 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Pruesse. 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 6 military records available for the last name Pruesse. For the veterans among your Pruesse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pruesse lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Pruesse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Pruesse in 1963 was 60, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pruesse

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pruesse 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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