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Prawitt Family History

Prawitt 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: Prewitt, Pratt, Pruitt, Raitt, Profitt, Krawitz, Prueitt, Pewitt

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Where is the Prawitt family from?

You can see how Prawitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prawitt family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Prawitt families living in Mississippi. This was 100% of all the recorded Prawitt's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Prawitt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prawitt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Prawitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prawitt 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Prawitt. 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 20 military records available for the last name Prawitt. For the veterans among your Prawitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prawitt lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2003, in the United States, Prawitt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Prawitt in 1981 was 74, and 41 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prawitt 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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