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Patelos Family History

Patelos 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: Patel, Patella, Palos, Paulos, Kanelos, Mateos, Pagels, Pates, Pallas

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Where is the Patelos family from?

You can see how Patelos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Patelos family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Patelos family living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Patelos's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Patelos families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Patelos surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Patelos ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Proprietor
    100%
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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Patelos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Patelos 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Patelos. 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 15 military records available for the last name Patelos. For the veterans among your Patelos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Patelos lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Patelos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Patelos in 1975 was 80, and 72 in 2004.

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