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Prusank Family History

Prusank 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: Prusak, Rusak, Crusan, Prusa, Frank, Rank, Plank, Crank, Prasad, Ruan

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Where is the Prusank family from?

You can see how Prusank families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prusank family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Prusank family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Prusank's in USA. New York had the highest population of Prusank families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prusank surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Prusank family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Prusank. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prusank 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Prusank. 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 5 military records available for the last name Prusank. For the veterans among your Prusank ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prusank lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Prusank life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Prusank in 1965 was 84, and 75 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prusank 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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