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Pratley Family History

Pratley Surname Meaning

English (West Oxfordshire): possibly a variant of Bradley or Brackley.

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


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Where is the Pratley family from?

You can see how Pratley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pratley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Pratley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 522 Pratley families living in Oxfordshire. This was about 52% of all the recorded Pratley's in United Kingdom. Oxfordshire had the highest population of Pratley families in 1891.
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What did your Pratley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Pratley. 15% of Pratley men worked as a General Labourer and 70% of Pratley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pratley were Gardener and Household Duties (unpaid).

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    15%
  • Builders Labourer
    7%
  • Bricklayer
    7%
  • Gardener
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    70%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    4%

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Census Records

There are 19,000 census records available for the last name Pratley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pratley 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 903 immigration records available for the last name Pratley. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Pratley. For the veterans among your Pratley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pratley lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Pratley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Pratley in 1966 was 90, and 93 in 2003.

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