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Prussen Family History

Prussen 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: Presser, Pressey, Brusse, Pousson, Presson, Rusten, Mussen, Perusse

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Where is the Prussen family from?

You can see how Prussen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prussen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Prussen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Prussen family living in East Lothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Prussen's in Scotland. East Lothian had the highest population of Prussen families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prussen 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 133 census records available for the last name Prussen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prussen 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Prussen. 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 328 military records available for the last name Prussen. For the veterans among your Prussen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prussen lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1999, in the United States, Prussen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Prussen in 1965 was 71, and 91 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prussen 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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