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Partain Name Meaning

English: probably a variant of Parton .

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


Similar surnames: Partin, Patin, Gartin, Parten, Certain, Barten, Sartin, Curtain

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Where is the Partain family from?

You can see how Partain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Partain family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Partain families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 6 Partain families living in North Carolina. This was about 60% of all the recorded Partain's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Partain families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Partain surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Partain ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Spinner were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Partain. 27% of Partain men worked as a Farmer and 10% of Partain women worked as a Spinner. Some less common occupations for Americans named Partain were Salesman and 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

  • Farmer
    27%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    7%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Spinner
    10%
  • Housewife
    8%
  • Saleslady
    8%
  • Laborer
    8%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Partain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Partain 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 253 immigration records available for the last name Partain. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Partain. For the veterans among your Partain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Partain lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Partain life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Partain in 1943 was 40, and 73 in 2004.

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