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Pruatt Family History

Pruatt 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: Pratt, Pruitt, Pruett, Bratt, Platt, Prata, Pratte, Prunty, Prast

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Where is the Pruatt family from?

You can see how Pruatt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pruatt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pruatt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Pruatt families living in Florida. This was about 60% of all the recorded Pruatt's in USA. Florida had the highest population of Pruatt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pruatt 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 113 census records available for the last name Pruatt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pruatt 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Pruatt. 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 11 military records available for the last name Pruatt. For the veterans among your Pruatt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pruatt lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2003, in the United States, Pruatt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Pruatt in 1978 was 84, and 70 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pruatt 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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