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Pravetz Family History

Pravetz 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: Kravetz, Oravetz, Privett, Pretz, Gravett, Kravets, Raetz, Ravitz

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Where is the Pravetz family from?

You can see how Pravetz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pravetz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pravetz family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pravetz's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Pravetz families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Pravetz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pravetz 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Pravetz. 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 Pravetz. For the veterans among your Pravetz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pravetz lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Pravetz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Pravetz in 1967 was 85, and 87 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pravetz 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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