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Pratchett Family History

Pratchett Surname Meaning

Perhaps an altered form of Pritchett or Pritchard with a reversal of the vowels. Compare Katherine Pratchett 1654, Janam Pritchett 1675 in IGI (Acton by Nantwich, Cheshire); Gulielmus Pritchard 1675, Mary Pratchett 1698 in IGI (Hatfield, Herts).

However, it is also possible that in such instances Pratchett has been altered to conform with the other surnames.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Pratchett family from?

You can see how Pratchett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pratchett family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Pratchett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 46 Pratchett families living in Middlesex. This was about 31% of all the recorded Pratchett's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Pratchett families in 1891.
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What did your Pratchett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Pratchett. 17% of Pratchett men worked as a Builders Labourer and 86% of Pratchett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pratchett were Retired and Book Keeper.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Builders Labourer
    17%
  • Bricklayer (retired)
    17%
  • Bricklayer Heavy Worker
    17%
  • Retired
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Bookfolder
    4%
  • Domestic Servant
    4%
  • Book Keeper
    4%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 437 immigration records available for the last name Pratchett. 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 211 military records available for the last name Pratchett. For the veterans among your Pratchett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pratchett lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Pratchett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Pratchett in 1972 was 91, and 49 in 2003.

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