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Prusko Family History

Prusko 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: Pruski, Prus, Rusco, Prisco, Trisko, Rusk, Hruska, Pasko, Russo

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Where is the Prusko family from?

You can see how Prusko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prusko family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Prusko families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Prusko families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 21% of all the recorded Prusko's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Prusko families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prusko 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 Prusko ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Prusko. 100% of Prusko men worked as a Farm Laborer and 100% of Prusko women worked as a 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

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Prusko family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 412 census records available for the last name Prusko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prusko 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 118 immigration records available for the last name Prusko. 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 72 military records available for the last name Prusko. For the veterans among your Prusko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prusko lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Prusko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Prusko in 1963 was 65, and 47 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Prusko

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prusko 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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