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Pratz Family History

Pratz Surname Meaning

German (also Prätz): possibly a variant of Bratz.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Pratz family from?

You can see how Pratz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pratz family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Pratz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Pratz families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 71% of all the recorded Pratz's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Pratz families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pratz 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 Pratz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pratz. 45% of Pratz men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Pratz women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pratz were New Worker and Waitress.

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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
    45%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • New Worker
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    50%
  • Waitress
    50%

What Pratz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Pratz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pratz 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 354 immigration records available for the last name Pratz. 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 411 military records available for the last name Pratz. For the veterans among your Pratz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pratz lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Pratz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Pratz in 1954 was 46, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pratz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pratz 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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