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Pratson Family History

Pratson 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: Parson, Branson, Bratton, Gratton, Ranson, Patron, Ramson, Pearson

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Where is the Pratson family from?

You can see how Pratson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pratson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Pratson families were found in Scotland in 1881. In 1891 there were 3 Pratson families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Pratson's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Pratson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pratson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Pratson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Assembler was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pratson. 100% of Pratson men worked as an Assembler.

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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

  • Assembler
    100%

What Pratson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Pratson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pratson 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Pratson. 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 9 military records available for the last name Pratson. For the veterans among your Pratson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pratson lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1999, in the United States, Pratson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Pratson in 1965 was 62, and 89 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pratson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pratson 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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