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Pruff Family History

Pruff 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: Puff, Pluff, Ruff, Bruff, Cuff, Duff, Buff, Ruffo, Griff, Prus

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Where is the Pruff family from?

You can see how Pruff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pruff family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pruff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Pruff family living in Colorado. This was about 25% of all the recorded Pruff's in USA. Colorado and 3 other states had the highest population of Pruff families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pruff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Pruff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pruff 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Pruff. 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 7 military records available for the last name Pruff. For the veterans among your Pruff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pruff lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1987, in the United States, Pruff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Pruff in 1978 was 75, and 83 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pruff 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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