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Prayther Family History

Prayther 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: Prather, Prater, Rather, Panther, Raether, Ryther, Wrather, Praytor

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Where is the Prayther family from?

You can see how Prayther families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prayther family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Prayther families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 43 Prayther families living in Georgia. This was about 88% of all the recorded Prayther's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Prayther families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prayther 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 Prayther ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Prayther family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 514 census records available for the last name Prayther. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prayther 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Prayther. 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 48 military records available for the last name Prayther. For the veterans among your Prayther ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prayther lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Prayther life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Prayther in 1972 was 72, and 2 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prayther 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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