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Prutow Family History

Prutow 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: Proto, Frutos, Pluto, Prator, Bruton, Prato, Brunow, Rudow, Grunow

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Where is the Prutow family from?

You can see how Prutow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prutow family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Prutow families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Prutow's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Prutow families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prutow 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 47 census records available for the last name Prutow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prutow 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Prutow. 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 Prutow. For the veterans among your Prutow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prutow lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Prutow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Prutow in 1970 was 85, and 63 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prutow 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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