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Pruissen Family History

Pruissen 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: Prinsen, Nissen, Presser, Pressey, Brissey, Poisson, Brusse, Riessen

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Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Pruissen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pruissen 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Pruissen. 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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There are 2 military records available for the last name Pruissen. For the veterans among your Pruissen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pruissen lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Pruissen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Pruissen in 1973 was 78, and 81 in 2003.

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