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Pratten Family History

Pratten Surname Meaning

of uncertain origin perhaps a diminutive of Pratt + the suffix -in but this would be an unusual formation.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Pratten family from?

You can see how Pratten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pratten family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Pratten families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 71 Pratten families living in Somerset. This was about 31% of all the recorded Pratten's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Pratten families in 1891.
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What did your Pratten ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Colliery Hewer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Pratten. 19% of Pratten men worked as a Colliery Hewer and 80% of Pratten women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pratten were Coal Cutters Assistant Below Ground and Private Means.

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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

  • Colliery Hewer
    19%
  • Insurance Agent
    10%
  • Stevedore (heavy Worker)
    10%
  • Coal Cutters Assistant Below Ground
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%
  • Domestic Duties
    3%
  • Private Means
    3%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Pratten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pratten 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 793 immigration records available for the last name Pratten. 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 438 military records available for the last name Pratten. For the veterans among your Pratten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pratten lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Pratten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Pratten in 1967 was 79, and 99 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pratten 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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