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Pruhs Family History

Pruhs 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, Ruhs, Pruss, Puls, Russ, Gruss, Brus, Rus, Preis, Prins

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Where is the Pruhs family from?

You can see how Pruhs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pruhs family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pruhs families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Pruhs families living in Ohio. This was about 46% of all the recorded Pruhs's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Pruhs families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 512 census records available for the last name Pruhs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pruhs 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 164 immigration records available for the last name Pruhs. 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 69 military records available for the last name Pruhs. For the veterans among your Pruhs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pruhs lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Pruhs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Pruhs in 1965 was 80, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pruhs 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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