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Pruys Family History

Pruys 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: Prus, Pruyn, Pruss, Puls, Russ, Gruss, Brus, Rus, Preis, Pray

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Where is the Pruys family from?

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

What did your Pruys ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 95 census records available for the last name Pruys. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pruys 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Pruys. 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 8 military records available for the last name Pruys. For the veterans among your Pruys ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pruys lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Pruys life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Pruys in 1965 was 77, and 87 in 2003.

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