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Prate Family History

Prate 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: Pate, Prater, Plate, Prata, Pratte, Pratt, Prato, Prete, Prats

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Where is the Prate family from?

You can see how Prate families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prate family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Prate families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 37 Prate families living in London. This was about 32% of all the recorded Prate's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Prate families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prate surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Prate ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer Heavy Worker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Prate. 100% of Prate men worked as a General Labourer Heavy Worker and 100% of Prate women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • General Labourer Heavy Worker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Prate family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Prate. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prate 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 346 immigration records available for the last name Prate. 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 499 military records available for the last name Prate. For the veterans among your Prate ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prate lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Prate life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Prate in 1962 was 75, and 57 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Prate

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prate 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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