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Pravitz Family History

Pravitz 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: Ravitz, Kravitz, Pritz, Zavitz, Panitz, Pratz, Previte, Krawitz

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Where is the Pravitz family from?

You can see how Pravitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pravitz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pravitz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 11 Pravitz families living in Wisconsin. This was about 85% of all the recorded Pravitz's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Pravitz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pravitz 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 Pravitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Telegraph Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pravitz. 100% of Pravitz men worked as a Telegraph Operator.

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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

  • Telegraph Operator
    100%

What Pravitz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 410 census records available for the last name Pravitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pravitz 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Pravitz. 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 117 military records available for the last name Pravitz. For the veterans among your Pravitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pravitz lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2001, in the United States, Pravitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Pravitz in 1955 was 29, and 90 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pravitz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pravitz 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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