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Prusey Family History

Prusey 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: Pusey, Prus, Cruse, Bruley, Kruse, Bruse, Pressey, Prunty, Rasey

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Where is the Prusey family from?

You can see how Prusey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prusey family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Prusey families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 7 Prusey families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Prusey's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Prusey families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prusey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Prusey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prusey 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Prusey. 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 1 military records available for the last name Prusey. For the veterans among your Prusey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prusey lifespan?

Average Prusey life expectancy in 1969 was 81 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prusey 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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