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Pratsch Family History

Pratsch 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: Bratsch, Rasch, Paasch, Pasch, Patch, Raisch, Pletsch, Krutsch

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Where is the Pratsch family from?

You can see how Pratsch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pratsch family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pratsch families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Pratsch families living in Iowa. This was about 56% of all the recorded Pratsch's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Pratsch families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pratsch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pratsch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pratsch. 100% of Pratsch women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 404 census records available for the last name Pratsch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pratsch 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 151 immigration records available for the last name Pratsch. 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 347 military records available for the last name Pratsch. For the veterans among your Pratsch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pratsch lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Pratsch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Pratsch in 1965 was 80, and 92 in 2002.

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