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Prubst Family History

Prubst 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: Probst, Prust, Brust, Priest, Pust, Rust, Prost, Prus, Trust, Drust

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Where is the Prubst family from?

You can see how Prubst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prubst family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Prubst family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Prubst's in USA. New York had the highest population of Prubst families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prubst surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Prubst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prubst 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Prubst. 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 4 military records available for the last name Prubst. For the veterans among your Prubst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prubst lifespan?

Average Prubst life expectancy in 1963 was 82 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prubst 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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