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Pruefer Family History

Pruefer Name 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: Prueter, Krueger, Grueter, Grueser, Praeger, Rueger, Rufer, Premer

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Where is the Pruefer family from?

You can see how Pruefer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pruefer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pruefer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Pruefer family living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pruefer's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Pruefer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pruefer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pruefer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pruefer. 100% of Pruefer men worked as a Farm Laborer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 255 census records available for the last name Pruefer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pruefer 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 191 immigration records available for the last name Pruefer. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 66 military records available for the last name Pruefer. For the veterans among your Pruefer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pruefer lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Pruefer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Pruefer in 1965 was 79, and 90 in 2002.

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