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Pratcher Family History

Pratcher Surname Meaning

African American: probably an altered form of English Preacher.

In some cases also an Americanized form of Austrian German Pratscher: nickname derived from Czech práč ‘roughneck rowdy’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Pratcher family from?

You can see how Pratcher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pratcher family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pratcher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Pratcher families living in London. This was about 53% of all the recorded Pratcher's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Pratcher families in 1891.
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What did your Pratcher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Farm Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pratcher. 48% of Pratcher men worked as a Laborer and 40% of Pratcher women worked as a Farm Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pratcher were Coal Loader and Maid.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    48%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Farm Laborer
    11%
  • Coal Loader
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    40%
  • Cook
    30%
  • Maid
    30%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pratcher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pratcher 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Pratcher. 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 204 military records available for the last name Pratcher. For the veterans among your Pratcher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pratcher lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Pratcher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Pratcher in 1949 was 38, and 62 in 2004.

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