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Praete Family History

Praete Surname 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: Pratte, Prete, Prante, Pate, Prater, Plate, Prieto, Prata, Pretz

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Where is the Praete family from?

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

There are 92 census records available for the last name Praete. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Praete 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Praete. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 66 military records available for the last name Praete. For the veterans among your Praete ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Praete lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2001, in the United States, Praete life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Praete in 1973 was 91, and 82 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Praete ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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