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Precatt Family History

Precatt 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: Prenatt, Prevatt, Prescott, Pratt, Preast, Pieratt, Prechtl, Precht

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Where is the Precatt family from?

You can see how Precatt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Precatt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Precatt family living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Precatt's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Precatt families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Precatt 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 16 census records available for the last name Precatt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Precatt 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Precatt. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Precatt. For the veterans among your Precatt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Precatt lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Precatt 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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