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Prussman Family History

Prussman 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: Russman, Pressman, Prutsman, Crossman, Grassman, Rissman, Russian

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Where is the Prussman family from?

You can see how Prussman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prussman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Prussman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Prussman families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Prussman's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Prussman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prussman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Prussman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Prussman. 46% of Prussman men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Prussman women worked as a Cook. .

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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%
  • Chauffeur
    19%
  • Shipping Clerk
    19%
  • Painter
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    100%
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What Prussman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 482 census records available for the last name Prussman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prussman 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Prussman. 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 61 military records available for the last name Prussman. For the veterans among your Prussman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prussman lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Prussman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Prussman in 1947 was 49, and 86 in 2004.

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