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Pruessman Family History

Pruessman 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: Pressman, Russman, Dressman, Prutsman, Gressman, Cressman, Bressman

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Where is the Pruessman family from?

You can see how Pruessman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pruessman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pruessman family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Pruessman's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Pruessman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pruessman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pruessman ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Pruessman ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Pruessman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pruessman 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Pruessman. 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 4 military records available for the last name Pruessman. For the veterans among your Pruessman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pruessman lifespan?

Between 1958 and 1984, in the United States, Pruessman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Pruessman in 1958 was 45, and 74 in 1984.

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