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Pruka Family History

Pruka 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: Prusa, Rua, Prada, Prus, Ruta, Prata, Krupka, Polka, Rutka, Pruyn

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Where is the Pruka family from?

You can see how Pruka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pruka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Pruka families living in Texas. This was about 43% of all the recorded Pruka's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Pruka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pruka 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 Pruka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pruka. 100% of Pruka 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%

What Pruka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 178 census records available for the last name Pruka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pruka 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Pruka. 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 49 military records available for the last name Pruka. For the veterans among your Pruka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pruka lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Pruka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Pruka in 1970 was 75, and 74 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pruka

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pruka 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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