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Prattis Family History

Prattis 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: Pratts, Pratte, Pettis, Pratt, Prats, Raptis, Mattis, Ratti, Gattis

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Where is the Prattis family from?

You can see how Prattis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prattis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Prattis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Prattis families living in Delaware. This was about 50% of all the recorded Prattis's in USA. Delaware and 1 other state had the highest population of Prattis families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prattis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Prattis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Prattis. 58% of Prattis men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Prattis women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Prattis were Waiter and Domestic. .

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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
    58%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Truck Driver
    11%
  • Waiter
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Cook
    30%
  • Domestic
    20%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Prattis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prattis 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 137 immigration records available for the last name Prattis. 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 292 military records available for the last name Prattis. For the veterans among your Prattis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prattis lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Prattis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Prattis in 1962 was 79, and 88 in 2004.

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