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Prathley Family History

Prathley 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: Pashley, Ratley, Prather, Spratley, Keathley, Paley, Parsley, Prater

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Where is the Prathley family from?

You can see how Prathley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prathley family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Prathley family living in Leicestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Prathley's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Prathley families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 3 census records available for the last name Prathley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prathley 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Prathley. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Prathley. For the veterans among your Prathley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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