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Prusa Family History

Prusa Surname Meaning

Czech (Průša): from a pet form of the personal name Prokop.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Prusa family from?

You can see how Prusa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prusa family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Prusa families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Prusa family living in Lancashire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Prusa's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 2 other counties had the highest population of Prusa families in 1891.
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What did your Prusa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Prusa. 40% of Prusa men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Prusa women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Prusa were Painter and Maid.

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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
    40%
  • Manager
    12%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Painter
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Glove Maker
    34%
  • Maid
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Prusa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prusa 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 440 immigration records available for the last name Prusa. 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 261 military records available for the last name Prusa. For the veterans among your Prusa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prusa lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Prusa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Prusa in 1962 was 55, and 94 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prusa 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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