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Prats Family History

Prats Surname Meaning

Catalan: habitational name from any of numerous places in Catalonia (Spain) called Prats from the plural of prat ‘meadow’ (from Latin pratum).

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Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Prats family from?

You can see how Prats families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prats family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Prats families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Prats families living in British Columbia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Prats's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Prats families in 1911.
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What did your Prats ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Prats. 50% of Prats men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Prats women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Prats were Jornalero and Housekeeper.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Baker
    22%
  • Machinist
    15%
  • Jornalero
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

What Prats family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Prats. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prats 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Prats. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 464 military records available for the last name Prats. For the veterans among your Prats ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prats lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Prats life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Prats in 1958 was 44, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prats ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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