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Pruskowski Family History

Pruskowski 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: Ruskowski, Truskowski, Prusinowski, Ruszkowski, Piaskowski, Krukowski

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Where is the Pruskowski family from?

You can see how Pruskowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pruskowski family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Pruskowski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Pruskowski families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Pruskowski's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Pruskowski families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pruskowski 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 Pruskowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pruskowski. 60% of Pruskowski men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Janitor
    20%

What Pruskowski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 141 census records available for the last name Pruskowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pruskowski 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Pruskowski. 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 54 military records available for the last name Pruskowski. For the veterans among your Pruskowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pruskowski lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1999, in the United States, Pruskowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Pruskowski in 1967 was 54, and 65 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pruskowski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pruskowski 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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