This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Prushing family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Prushing Family History

Prushing 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: Rushing, Pershing, Grussing, Rushin, Cushing, Bushong, Ruskin, Dusing

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Prushing family from?

You can see how Prushing families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prushing family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Prushing families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Prushing families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Prushing's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Prushing families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prushing surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Prushing ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Prushing. 100% of Prushing men worked as a Farmer.

View Census Data for Prushing | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Prushing family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 132 census records available for the last name Prushing. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prushing census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Prushing

Passenger Lists

There are 3 immigration records available for the last name Prushing. 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.

View all Prushing immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 50 military records available for the last name Prushing. For the veterans among your Prushing ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Prushing military records

You've only scratched the surface of Prushing family history

Discover More

What is the average Prushing lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Prushing life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Prushing in 1964 was 86, and 86 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Prushing

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prushing 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Prushing family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial