Praed History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Belgium

Early Origins of the Praed family

The surname Praed was first found in Belgium, where the name became noted for its many branches in the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. The name was first recorded in Antwerp, (Anvers.Fr) a fortified city in the province of Antwerp. It is Belgium's commercial center. In the 11th century Godfrey of Bouillon was Marquis of Antwerp. The province is divided into three districts, Antwerp, Malines and Turnhout. In their later history the surname became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into a most influential family.

Early History of the Praed family

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Praed Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Praet, Praets, Praett, Praetts, Praetz, Praetes, Praetez, Praettz, Prraet, Preat, Preats, Pratt, Prait and many more.

Early Notables of the Praed family

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Migration of the Praed family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: A. H. C. Pratt, who came to San Francisco in 1850; A. Pratt, who settled in San Francisco in 1850; Ernste Praets, who arrived in Illinois in 1892; Jantje Praets, who settled in Illinois in 1896.

Contemporary Notables of the name Praed (post 1700) +

Winthrop Mackworth Praed (1802-1839), English poet, third son of William Mackworth Praed, of Bitton House, Teignmouth, Devonshire