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Praten Family History

Praten 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: Prater, Pate, Prager, Raven, Plate, Bratten, Broten, Piatek, Graven

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Where is the Praten family from?

You can see how Praten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Praten family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Praten families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Praten families living in Georgia. This was about 86% of all the recorded Praten's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Praten families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Praten 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 174 census records available for the last name Praten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Praten 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Praten. 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 Praten. For the veterans among your Praten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Praten lifespan?

Average Praten life expectancy in 2000 was 48 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Praten 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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