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Prussak Family History

Prussak 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: Prusak, Russak, Rusak, Pruss, Rusnak, Prusa, Prusha, Russek, Russaw

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Where is the Prussak family from?

You can see how Prussak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prussak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Prussak families living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Prussak's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Prussak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prussak 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 Prussak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Prussak. 60% of Prussak men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

What Prussak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 258 census records available for the last name Prussak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prussak 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 229 immigration records available for the last name Prussak. 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 50 military records available for the last name Prussak. For the veterans among your Prussak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prussak lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Prussak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Prussak in 1962 was 72, and 88 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Prussak

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prussak 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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