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Patana Family History

Patana 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: Patane, Pacana, Patania, Pagan, Payan, Platania, Catano, Patera

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Where is the Patana family from?

You can see how Patana families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Patana family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Patana families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Patana families living in New York. This was about 22% of all the recorded Patana's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Patana families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Patana surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Patana ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Fisherman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Patana. 58% of Patana men worked as a Fisherman. .

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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

  • Fisherman
    58%
  • Laborer
    43%
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Census Records

There are 260 census records available for the last name Patana. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Patana 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 148 immigration records available for the last name Patana. 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 31 military records available for the last name Patana. For the veterans among your Patana ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Patana lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Patana life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Patana in 1963 was 71, and 63 in 2003.

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