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Prulson Family History

Prulson 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: Trulson, Paulson, Poulson, Brunson, Poulton, Pousson, Presson

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Where is the Prulson family from?

You can see how Prulson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prulson family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Prulson family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Prulson's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Prulson families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Prulson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prulson 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Prulson. 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 2 military records available for the last name Prulson. For the veterans among your Prulson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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