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Prasuhn Family History

Prasuhn 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: Prasad, Braun, Preston, Rasch, Grahn, Paasch, Pradhan, Pasch, Rash

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Where is the Prasuhn family from?

You can see how Prasuhn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prasuhn family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Prasuhn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Prasuhn families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Prasuhn's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Prasuhn families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prasuhn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Prasuhn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Prasuhn. 46% of Prasuhn men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    46%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Carpenter
    19%
  • Salesman
    19%
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Census Records

There are 365 census records available for the last name Prasuhn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prasuhn 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 105 immigration records available for the last name Prasuhn. 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 115 military records available for the last name Prasuhn. For the veterans among your Prasuhn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prasuhn lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Prasuhn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Prasuhn in 1963 was 81, and 71 in 2004.

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