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Pruson Family History

Pruson 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: Cruson, Parson, Ruston, Preston, Person, Prus, Pinson, Brunson

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Where is the Pruson family from?

You can see how Pruson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pruson family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pruson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Pruson families living in Iowa. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pruson's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Pruson families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 197 census records available for the last name Pruson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pruson 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Pruson. 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 10 military records available for the last name Pruson. For the veterans among your Pruson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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