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Pruskin Family History

Pruskin 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: Ruskin, Gruskin, Pruski, Raskin, Rusin, Frumkin, Duskin, Peskin

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Where is the Pruskin family from?

You can see how Pruskin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pruskin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Pruskin families living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Pruskin's in USA. New York had the highest population of Pruskin families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 234 census records available for the last name Pruskin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pruskin 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Pruskin. 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 12 military records available for the last name Pruskin. For the veterans among your Pruskin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pruskin lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1995, in the United States, Pruskin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Pruskin in 1967 was 56, and 71 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pruskin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pruskin 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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