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Prutkin Family History

Prutkin 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, Frumkin, Gutkin, Plotkin, Gruskin, Pruski, Pitkin, Rudkin

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Where is the Prutkin family from?

You can see how Prutkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prutkin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Prutkin family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Prutkin's in USA. New York had the highest population of Prutkin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prutkin 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 21 census records available for the last name Prutkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prutkin 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Prutkin. 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 1 military records available for the last name Prutkin. For the veterans among your Prutkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prutkin lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1994, in the United States, Prutkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Prutkin in 1985 was 84, and 59 in 1994.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prutkin 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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