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Pruslin Family History

Pruslin 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: Ruskin, Brislin, Paulin, Rusin, Poulin, Breslin, Gruskin, Russin

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Where is the Pruslin family from?

You can see how Pruslin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pruslin family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Pruslin families were found in Scotland in 1851. In 1920 there were 3 Pruslin families living in New York. This was about 60% of all the recorded Pruslin's in USA. New York had the highest population of Pruslin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pruslin 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 Pruslin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pruslin. 100% of Pruslin women worked as a 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.

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 84 census records available for the last name Pruslin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pruslin 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Pruslin. 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 11 military records available for the last name Pruslin. For the veterans among your Pruslin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pruslin lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Pruslin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Pruslin in 1962 was 90, and 88 in 2004.

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