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Prett Family History

Prett Name Meaning

see Pratt .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Brett, Pretz, Frett, Puett, Pratt, Pett, Prete, Pretty, Plett, Pretto

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Where is the Prett family from?

You can see how Prett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Prett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there were 2 Prett families living in Indiana. This was about 29% of all the recorded Prett's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Prett families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Prett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Retired were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Prett. 33% of Prett men worked as a Laborer and 14% of Prett women worked as a Retired. Some less common occupations for Americans named Prett were Miner and Cook. .

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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
    33%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Miner
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Retired
    14%
  • Maid
    14%
  • Housewife
    14%
  • Cook
    14%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Prett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prett 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 466 immigration records available for the last name Prett. 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 576 military records available for the last name Prett. For the veterans among your Prett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prett lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Prett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Prett in 1964 was 68, and 93 in 2002.

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