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Pratton Family History

Pratton 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: Bratton, Gratton, Patton, Hatton, Payton, Preston, Stratton, Bratten

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Where is the Pratton family from?

You can see how Pratton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pratton family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Pratton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Pratton families living in Monmouthshire. This was about 26% of all the recorded Pratton's in United Kingdom. Monmouthshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Pratton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pratton 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 Pratton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Pratton. 100% of Pratton women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pratton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pratton 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 134 immigration records available for the last name Pratton. 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 100 military records available for the last name Pratton. For the veterans among your Pratton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pratton lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Pratton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Pratton in 1971 was 78, and 66 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pratton

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pratton 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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