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Pratis Family History

Pratis 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: Prats, Pratts, Paris, Rais, Prater, Matis, Paradis, Artis, Preis

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Where is the Pratis family from?

You can see how Pratis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pratis family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Pratis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Pratis family living in West Lothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Pratis's in Scotland. West Lothian had the highest population of Pratis families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pratis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
  • 1841
  • 1851
  • 1871
  • 1881
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Census Records

There are 163 census records available for the last name Pratis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pratis 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Pratis. 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 14 military records available for the last name Pratis. For the veterans among your Pratis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pratis lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Pratis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Pratis in 1971 was 53, and 33 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pratis 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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