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Pratts Family History

Pratts Surname Meaning

Altered form of Catalan Prats. Americanized form of German Prätz (see Pratz) or of some other similar (like-sounding) surname.

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


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Where is the Pratts family from?

You can see how Pratts families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pratts family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pratts families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 15 Pratts families living in Yorkshire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Pratts's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Pratts families in 1891.
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What did your Pratts ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Pratts. 100% of Pratts women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Pratts. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pratts 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 696 immigration records available for the last name Pratts. 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 522 military records available for the last name Pratts. For the veterans among your Pratts ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pratts lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Pratts life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1941, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Pratts in 1941 was 37, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pratts 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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