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Prusik Family History

Prusik 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, Prus, Rusin, Rusk, Prasek, Rusek, Prosek, Pruss, Prusa

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Where is the Prusik family from?

You can see how Prusik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prusik family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Prusik families living in New York. This was about 25% of all the recorded Prusik's in USA. New York had the highest population of Prusik families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prusik 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 Prusik ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Prusik. 40% of Prusik men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Prusik women worked as a Seamstress.

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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
    40%
  • Packer
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    14%
  • New Worker
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Prusik family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 470 census records available for the last name Prusik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prusik 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 163 immigration records available for the last name Prusik. 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 172 military records available for the last name Prusik. For the veterans among your Prusik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prusik lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Prusik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Prusik in 1964 was 61, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Prusik

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prusik 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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