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Prusha Family History

Prusha Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Czech Průša (see Prusa).

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


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Where is the Prusha family from?

You can see how Prusha families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prusha family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Prusha families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Prusha families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Prusha's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Prusha families in 1911.
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What did your Prusha ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Prusha. 30% of Prusha men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Prusha women worked as a Housework.

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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

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Clerk
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Prusha family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Prusha. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prusha 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Prusha. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 215 military records available for the last name Prusha. For the veterans among your Prusha ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prusha lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Prusha life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Prusha in 1959 was 48, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Prusha

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prusha 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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