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Prathe Family History

Prathe 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, Rathe, Prather, Rath, Pate, Prater, Plate, Prata, Rather

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Where is the Prathe family from?

You can see how Prathe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prathe family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Prathe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Prathe families living in Texas. This was about 40% of all the recorded Prathe's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Prathe families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prathe 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 171 census records available for the last name Prathe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prathe 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 Prathe. 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 15 military records available for the last name Prathe. For the veterans among your Prathe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prathe lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2004, in the United States, Prathe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Prathe in 1986 was 63, and 51 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prathe 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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