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Pruske Family History

Pruske 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: Bruske, Pruski, Proske, Paske, Prus, Cruse, Kruse, Bruse, Punke

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Where is the Pruske family from?

You can see how Pruske families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pruske family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pruske family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Pruske's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Pruske families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pruske 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 78 census records available for the last name Pruske. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pruske 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Pruske. 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 21 military records available for the last name Pruske. For the veterans among your Pruske ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pruske lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2002, in the United States, Pruske life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Pruske in 1959 was 45, and 77 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pruske

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pruske 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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