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Pruisner Family History

Pruisner 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, Risner, Preiser, Preister, Pruner, Raisner, Preisler, Pinner

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Where is the Pruisner family from?

You can see how Pruisner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pruisner family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pruisner family living in Colorado. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pruisner's in USA. Colorado and 1 other state had the highest population of Pruisner families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pruisner 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 Pruisner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pruisner. 100% of Pruisner men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 164 census records available for the last name Pruisner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pruisner 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Pruisner. 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 20 military records available for the last name Pruisner. For the veterans among your Pruisner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pruisner lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Pruisner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Pruisner in 1969 was 82, and 93 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pruisner 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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