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Pruesser Family History

Pruesser 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, Pressey, Dresser, Preiser, Pressler, Presler

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Where is the Pruesser family from?

You can see how Pruesser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pruesser family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pruesser families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Pruesser family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Pruesser's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Pruesser families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pruesser 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 Pruesser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Maid was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pruesser. 100% of Pruesser women worked as a Maid.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Pruesser family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 122 census records available for the last name Pruesser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pruesser 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Pruesser. 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 9 military records available for the last name Pruesser. For the veterans among your Pruesser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pruesser lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1983, in the United States, Pruesser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Pruesser in 1964 was 84, and 82 in 1983.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pruesser

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pruesser 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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