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Prusian Family History

Prusian 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: Russian, Rusin, Crusan, Prusak, Prutsman, Prusa, Rustan, Prusha

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Where is the Prusian family from?

You can see how Prusian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prusian family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Prusian family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Prusian's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Prusian families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prusian 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 23 census records available for the last name Prusian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prusian 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 Prusian. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Prusian. For the veterans among your Prusian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prusian lifespan?

Average Prusian life expectancy in 1998 was 67 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prusian 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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