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Prattes Family History

Prattes 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: Pratte, Pratts, Prater, Bratten, Platte, Wratten, Pratt, Ratte

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Where is the Prattes family from?

You can see how Prattes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prattes family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Prattes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 6 Prattes families living in Stirlingshire. This was about 86% of all the recorded Prattes's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Prattes families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 200 census records available for the last name Prattes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prattes 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Prattes. 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 37 military records available for the last name Prattes. For the veterans among your Prattes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prattes lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Prattes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Prattes in 1967 was 69, and 80 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prattes 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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