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Padre Family History

Padre 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: Padro, Pare, Barre, Hare, Pate, Paske, Cade, Paine, Gade, Page

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Where is the Padre family from?

You can see how Padre families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Padre family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Padre families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there was 1 Padre family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Padre's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Padre families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Padre surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Padre ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Padre. 100% of Padre men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 377 census records available for the last name Padre. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Padre 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 426 immigration records available for the last name Padre. 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 49 military records available for the last name Padre. For the veterans among your Padre ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Padre lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Padre life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Padre in 1966 was 75, and 69 in 2004.

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