Origins of the Pratt surname
What does the name Pratt mean?
The Pratt surname is English and is believed to have two main points of origin. Firstly it is thought to derive from the Old French 'prat' (meadow) and refer to those who lived at or near this particular geographic feature and their lineage. Secondly it is believed to be from the Old English 'praet' (cunning) and have been given as a descriptive name for those who are particularly cunning or wily.
Alternative variations of the name Pratt
Pratt, Prat, Prate, Pratte, Prott
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Common jobs for Pratts
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Pratts in 1921
Dressmaker
789
Laundress
417
Domestic Servant
401
General Servant Domestic
361
Living On Own Means
324
Common male occupations for Pratts in 1921
Agricultural Labourer
900
Farmer
620
General Labourer
576
Farm Labourer
547
Carpenter
456
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