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Prusinski Family History

Prusinski Surname Meaning

Polish (Prusiński) is a variant of Pruszyński, which serves as a habitational name for someone from Pruszyn in Siedlce County, Masovian Voivodeship.

It is derived from the nickname (ethnic name) Prus and Prusin.

This name can also refer to someone from any of various locations that share the same name.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Prusinski family from?

You can see how Prusinski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prusinski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Prusinski families living in Michigan. This was about 18% of all the recorded Prusinski's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Prusinski families in 1920.
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What did your Prusinski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Prusinski. 36% of Prusinski men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Prusinski women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Prusinski were Machinist and Clerk.

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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
    36%
  • Truck Driver
    16%
  • Assembler
    8%
  • Machinist
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%

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Census Records

There are 873 census records available for the last name Prusinski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prusinski 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 250 immigration records available for the last name Prusinski. 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 476 military records available for the last name Prusinski. For the veterans among your Prusinski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prusinski lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Prusinski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1940, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Prusinski in 1940 was 44, and 68 in 2004.

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