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Prussner Family History

Prussner 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, Rossner, Pressler, Russler, Plessner, Fussner, Pruner

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Where is the Prussner family from?

You can see how Prussner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prussner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Prussner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Prussner families living in Missouri. This was about 53% of all the recorded Prussner's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Prussner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prussner 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 Prussner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Operator and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Prussner. 50% of Prussner men worked as a Farm Operator and 50% of Prussner women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Prussner were Laborer and Stenographer.

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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

  • Farm Operator
    50%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Secretary
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%

What Prussner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 630 census records available for the last name Prussner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prussner 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 165 immigration records available for the last name Prussner. 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 128 military records available for the last name Prussner. For the veterans among your Prussner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prussner lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Prussner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Prussner in 1965 was 58, and 65 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Prussner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prussner 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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