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Pruehsner Family History

Pruehsner 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: Reisner, Brueckner, Presser, Grueser, Frehner, Preiser, Buehner

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Where is the Pruehsner family from?

You can see how Pruehsner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pruehsner family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Pruehsner families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Pruehsner's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Pruehsner families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 97 census records available for the last name Pruehsner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pruehsner 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Pruehsner. 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 25 military records available for the last name Pruehsner. For the veterans among your Pruehsner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pruehsner lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Pruehsner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Pruehsner in 1966 was 80, and 74 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pruehsner 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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