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Pratapas Family History

Pratapas 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: Prata, Papas, Prats, Patras, Pratts, Pappas, Pallas, Papa, Arata

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Where is the Pratapas family from?

You can see how Pratapas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pratapas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pratapas family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pratapas's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Pratapas families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Pratapas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pratapas 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Pratapas. 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 9 military records available for the last name Pratapas. For the veterans among your Pratapas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pratapas lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2003, in the United States, Pratapas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Pratapas in 1987 was 95, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pratapas 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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