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Pragett Family History

Pragett 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: Pagett, Privett, Prager, Gragert, Gravett, Pratt, Padgett, Pruiett

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Where is the Pragett family from?

You can see how Pragett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pragett family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Pragett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Pragett families living in Hertfordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Pragett's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire had the highest population of Pragett families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 105 census records available for the last name Pragett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pragett 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Pragett. 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 4 military records available for the last name Pragett. For the veterans among your Pragett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pragett lifespan?

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