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Prusick Family History

Prusick 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: Cusick, Prisock, Rudick, Musick, Prusak, Busick, Brunick, Paulick

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Where is the Prusick family from?

You can see how Prusick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prusick family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Prusick families were found in USA in 1920. In 1881 there were 2 Prusick families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Prusick's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Prusick families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prusick surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Prusick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist and Inspector were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Prusick. 100% of Prusick men worked as a Machinist and 100% of Prusick women worked as an Inspector.

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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

  • Machinist
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Inspector
    100%

What Prusick family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 158 census records available for the last name Prusick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prusick 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Prusick. 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 68 military records available for the last name Prusick. For the veterans among your Prusick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prusick lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Prusick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Prusick in 1964 was 81, and 84 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Prusick

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prusick 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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