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Pratchard Family History

Pratchard 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: Pritchard, Prichard, Orchard, Packard, Bratcher, Trenchard, Blanchard

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Where is the Pratchard family from?

You can see how Pratchard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pratchard family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Pratchard families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Pratchard families living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Pratchard's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Pratchard families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pratchard surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pratchard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pratchard. 50% of Pratchard men worked as a Laborer. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Carpenter
    50%
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Census Records

There are 200 census records available for the last name Pratchard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pratchard 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Pratchard. 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 74 military records available for the last name Pratchard. For the veterans among your Pratchard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pratchard lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Pratchard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Pratchard in 1962 was 75, and 67 in 2002.

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