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Prusiner Family History

Prusiner 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: Pruner, Prunier, Bruster, Rupiper, Trainer, Possinger, Krasner

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Where is the Prusiner family from?

You can see how Prusiner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prusiner family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Prusiner family living in Iowa. This was about 50% of all the recorded Prusiner's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Prusiner families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Prusiner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prusiner 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Prusiner. 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 38 military records available for the last name Prusiner. For the veterans among your Prusiner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prusiner lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Prusiner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Prusiner in 1965 was 86, and 90 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Prusiner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prusiner 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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