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Pratile Family History

Pratile 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: Pratte, Pratico, Raile, Pertile, Brattle, Patil, Pralle, Brazile

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Where is the Pratile family from?

You can see how Pratile families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pratile family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pratile family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Pratile's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Pratile families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pratile surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pratile ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Pratile. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pratile 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Pratile. 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 1 military records available for the last name Pratile. For the veterans among your Pratile ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pratile lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2001, in the United States, Pratile life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Pratile in 1973 was 78, and 77 in 2001.

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