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Prett Family History

Prett Surname Meaning

see Pratt.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Prett family from?

You can see how Prett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Prett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 73 Prett families living in Kent. This was about 63% of all the recorded Prett's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Prett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prett 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 Prett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Prett. 18% of Prett men worked as a Bricklayer and 69% of Prett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Prett were Farm Carter and Housekeeper.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Bricklayer
    18%
  • Hairdresser
    12%
  • Farmworker
    12%
  • Farm Carter
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    69%
  • Incapacitated
    5%
  • Domestic Servant
    5%
  • Housekeeper
    5%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Prett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prett 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 466 immigration records available for the last name Prett. 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 576 military records available for the last name Prett. For the veterans among your Prett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prett lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Prett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Prett in 1964 was 68, and 93 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prett 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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