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Prusakowski Family History

Prusakowski 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: Prusinowski, Ruszkowski, Ruskowski, Truszkowski, Truskowski

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Where is the Prusakowski family from?

You can see how Prusakowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prusakowski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Prusakowski families living in New Jersey. This was about 60% of all the recorded Prusakowski's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Prusakowski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prusakowski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Prusakowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Prusakowski. 60% of Prusakowski men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Operator
    40%

What Prusakowski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 260 census records available for the last name Prusakowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prusakowski 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Prusakowski. 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 152 military records available for the last name Prusakowski. For the veterans among your Prusakowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prusakowski lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Prusakowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Prusakowski in 1957 was 54, and 67 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prusakowski 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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