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Prattson Family History

Prattson 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: Bratton, Gratton, Pattison, Pratts, Patton, Mattson, Patteson, Hatton

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What did your Prattson ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Prattson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prattson 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Prattson. 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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There are 3 military records available for the last name Prattson. For the veterans among your Prattson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prattson lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Prattson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Prattson in 1971 was 58, and 58 in 2004.

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