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Pruger Family History

Pruger 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: Prager, Pruner, Kruger, Pruter, Cruger, Ruger, Pranger, Plumer

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Where is the Pruger family from?

You can see how Pruger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pruger family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Pruger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Pruger family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pruger's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Pruger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pruger 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 Pruger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pruger. 50% of Pruger 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
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Pruger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 243 census records available for the last name Pruger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pruger 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Pruger. 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 84 military records available for the last name Pruger. For the veterans among your Pruger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pruger lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Pruger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Pruger in 1963 was 74, and 85 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pruger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pruger 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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