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Pruchnicki Family History

Pruchnicki 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: Rudnicki, Muchnick, Machnicki, Schnick, Kunicki, Plucinski, Rudnick

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Where is the Pruchnicki family from?

You can see how Pruchnicki families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pruchnicki family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Pruchnicki families living in Ohio. This was about 20% of all the recorded Pruchnicki's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Pruchnicki families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pruchnicki surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pruchnicki ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pruchnicki. 40% of Pruchnicki men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Pruchnicki women worked as an Operator. .

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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

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Core Maker
    20%
  • Cook
    20%
  • Janitor
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%
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Census Records

There are 417 census records available for the last name Pruchnicki. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pruchnicki 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 109 immigration records available for the last name Pruchnicki. 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 134 military records available for the last name Pruchnicki. For the veterans among your Pruchnicki ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pruchnicki lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Pruchnicki life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Pruchnicki in 1962 was 52, and 86 in 2004.

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