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Prutsman Family History

Prutsman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Protzmann (see Brotzman) or Prützmann (see Prutzman).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Prutsman family from?

You can see how Prutsman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prutsman family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Prutsman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Prutsman families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 55% of all the recorded Prutsman's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Prutsman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prutsman 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 Prutsman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Prutsman. 25% of Prutsman men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Prutsman women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Hired Farm Hand
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Prutsman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Prutsman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prutsman 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Prutsman. 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 229 military records available for the last name Prutsman. For the veterans among your Prutsman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prutsman lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Prutsman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Prutsman in 1965 was 71, and 63 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Prutsman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prutsman 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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