This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Prachett family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Prachett Family History

Prachett 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: Prichett, Pritchett, Pracht, Brackett, Packett, Prickett, Patchett

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Prachett family from?

You can see how Prachett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prachett family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Prachett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Prachett families living in Middlesex. This was about 57% of all the recorded Prachett's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Prachett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prachett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Prachett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 193 census records available for the last name Prachett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prachett census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Prachett

Passenger Lists

There are 17 immigration records available for the last name Prachett. 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.

View all Prachett immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 5 military records available for the last name Prachett. For the veterans among your Prachett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Prachett military records

You've only scratched the surface of Prachett family history

Discover More

What is the average Prachett lifespan?

Average Prachett life expectancy in 2003 was 70 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Prachett

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prachett 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Prachett family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial