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Pruf Family History

Pruf 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: Prus, Prue, Ruf, Pu, Paul, Graf, Prim, Rua, Brun, Plum

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Where is the Pruf family from?

You can see how Pruf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pruf family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Pruf families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Pruf's in USA. New York had the highest population of Pruf families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 8 census records available for the last name Pruf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pruf 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Pruf. 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 8 military records available for the last name Pruf. For the veterans among your Pruf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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