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Pratl Family History

Pratl 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, Pratt, Prall, Prato, Prats, Prahl, Pratz, Paul, Kral, Rath

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Where is the Pratl family from?

You can see how Pratl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pratl family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Pratl families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Pratl families living in Hampshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Pratl's in United Kingdom. Hampshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Pratl families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pratl 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 Pratl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pratl. 39% of Pratl men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Pratl women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pratl were Mechanic and House Work.

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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

  • Laborer
    39%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Chauffeur
    12%
  • Mechanic
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    34%
  • Stenographer
    23%
  • Nurse
    23%
  • House Work
    23%

What Pratl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pratl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pratl 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 98 immigration records available for the last name Pratl. 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 177 military records available for the last name Pratl. For the veterans among your Pratl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pratl lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Pratl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Pratl in 1966 was 52, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pratl

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pratl 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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