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Pratas Family History

Pratas Name 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: Prata, Prats, Pratts, Arata, Prasad, Prater, Prada, Prakash, Panas

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Where is the Pratas family from?

You can see how Pratas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pratas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Pratas families living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pratas's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Pratas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pratas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pratas ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Pratas ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Pratas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pratas 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Pratas. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 15 military records available for the last name Pratas. For the veterans among your Pratas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pratas lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Pratas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Pratas in 1974 was 56, and 87 in 2004.

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