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Prattie Family History

Prattie 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, Pattie, Platte, Pratt, Ratte, Prante, Prairie, Ratti, Pratts

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Where is the Prattie family from?

You can see how Prattie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prattie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Prattie families were found in and Scotland in 1871. In 1891 there was 1 Prattie family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Prattie's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Prattie families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prattie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 89 census records available for the last name Prattie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prattie 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Prattie. 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 4 military records available for the last name Prattie. For the veterans among your Prattie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prattie lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1991, in the United States, Prattie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Prattie in 1963 was 68, and 76 in 1991.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Prattie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prattie 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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