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Pratta Family History

Pratta 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, Pratte, Pratt, Pratts, Ratta, Arata, Bratt, Ranta, Prater

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Where is the Pratta family from?

You can see how Pratta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pratta family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Pratta families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 38% of all the recorded Pratta's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Pratta families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pratta 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 Pratta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pratta. 100% of Pratta men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Pratta family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 256 census records available for the last name Pratta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pratta 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Pratta. 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 46 military records available for the last name Pratta. For the veterans among your Pratta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pratta lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Pratta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Pratta in 1966 was 53, and 74 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pratta

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pratta 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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