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Pruefert Family History

Pruefert 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: Prueter, Rumfelt, Krueger, Grueter, Grueser, Praeger, Rueger, Present

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Where is the Pruefert family from?

You can see how Pruefert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pruefert family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pruefert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Pruefert families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Pruefert's in USA. New York had the highest population of Pruefert families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 96 census records available for the last name Pruefert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pruefert 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Pruefert. 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 19 military records available for the last name Pruefert. For the veterans among your Pruefert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pruefert lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Pruefert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Pruefert in 1965 was 66, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pruefert 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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