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Patet Family History

Patet 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: Pate, Patek, Patel, Paret, Pater, Paget, Patt, Patey, Pates, Cater

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Where is the Patet family from?

You can see how Patet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Patet family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Patet families living in Illinois. This was about 29% of all the recorded Patet's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Patet families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Patet surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Patet ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Labor and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Patet. 34% of Patet men worked as a Farm Labor and 100% of Patet women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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

  • Farm Labor
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 262 census records available for the last name Patet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Patet 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Patet. 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 38 military records available for the last name Patet. For the veterans among your Patet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Patet lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Patet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Patet in 1962 was 72, and 87 in 2004.

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