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Pruessner Family History

Pruessner 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, Pressler, Plessner, Roessner, Reisner, Brueckner, Dressler

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Where is the Pruessner family from?

You can see how Pruessner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pruessner family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Pruessner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 10 Pruessner families living in Missouri. This was about 45% of all the recorded Pruessner's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Pruessner families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pruessner 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 Pruessner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pruessner. 82% of Pruessner men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Pruessner women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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
    82%
  • Farm Laborer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Pruessner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 507 census records available for the last name Pruessner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pruessner 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Pruessner. 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 77 military records available for the last name Pruessner. For the veterans among your Pruessner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pruessner lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Pruessner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Pruessner in 1962 was 68, and 78 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pruessner 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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