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Pretty Family History

Pretty Surname Meaning

English: nickname from Middle English pratti prettie pritti ‘crafty cunning’ (Old English prættig prettig).

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Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Pretty family from?

You can see how Pretty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pretty family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pretty families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 296 Pretty families living in London. This was about 24% of all the recorded Pretty's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Pretty families in 1891.
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What did your Pretty ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Pretty. 15% of Pretty men worked as a General Labourer and 75% of Pretty women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pretty were Horseman On Farm and Private Means.

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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

  • General Labourer
    15%
  • Bricklayer
    7%
  • Farmworker
    7%
  • Horseman On Farm
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Domestic Service
    2%
  • Private Means
    2%

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Census Records

There are 40,000 census records available for the last name Pretty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pretty 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Pretty. 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 8,000 military records available for the last name Pretty. For the veterans among your Pretty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pretty lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Pretty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Pretty in 1953 was 70, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pretty 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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