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Pratha Family History

Pratha 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, Rath, Arata, Prater, Prada, Pradhan, Pratte, Prator, Porath

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Where is the Pratha family from?

You can see how Pratha families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pratha family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Pratha families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Pratha families living in Indiana. This was about 56% of all the recorded Pratha's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Pratha families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pratha 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 Pratha ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Counter Man and Proprietor were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pratha. 43% of Pratha men worked as a Counter Man and 100% of Pratha women worked as a Proprietor.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Counter Man
    43%
  • Farming
    29%
  • Proprietor
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Proprietor
    100%

What Pratha family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 114 census records available for the last name Pratha. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pratha 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Pratha. 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 2 military records available for the last name Pratha. For the veterans among your Pratha ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pratha lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2000, in the United States, Pratha life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Pratha in 1969 was 47, and 78 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pratha

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pratha 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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