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Prat Family History

Prat Surname Meaning

French (mainly southwestern) and Catalan; Breton (rarely Le Prat): topographic name from regional French and Old Breton prat (Breton prad) ‘meadow’ or a habitational name from any of the places called with this word.

Compare Pratte and French Duprat. English (mainly Sussex): variant of Pratt.

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


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You can see how Prat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prat family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Prat families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Prat families living in London. This was about 13% of all the recorded Prat's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Prat families in 1891.
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What did your Prat ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Housekeeper was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Prat. 100% of Prat women worked as a Housekeeper.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Housekeeper
    100%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Prat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prat 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 Prat. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Prat. For the veterans among your Prat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prat lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Prat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Prat in 1962 was 89, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prat 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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