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Pradt Family History

Pradt 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: Prada, Prast, Prado, Pratt, Bradt, Rada, Grant, Bratt, Plant, Grad

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Where is the Pradt family from?

You can see how Pradt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pradt family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Pradt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 2 Pradt families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Pradt's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Pradt families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pradt 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 755 census records available for the last name Pradt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pradt 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Pradt. 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 119 military records available for the last name Pradt. For the veterans among your Pradt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pradt lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2002, in the United States, Pradt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Pradt in 1953 was 53, and 74 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pradt 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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