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Prushansky Family History

Prushansky 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: Olshansky, Prusinski, Kruszynski, Warshawsky, Mushinski, Groshans

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Where is the Prushansky family from?

You can see how Prushansky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prushansky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Prushansky families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Prushansky's in USA. New York had the highest population of Prushansky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prushansky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Prushansky ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 126 census records available for the last name Prushansky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prushansky 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Prushansky. 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 49 military records available for the last name Prushansky. For the veterans among your Prushansky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prushansky lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1998, in the United States, Prushansky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Prushansky in 1966 was 69, and 82 in 1998.

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