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Patlon Family History

Patlon 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: Patron, Patlan, Paton, Patton, Patmon, Hatton, Parson, Tallon, Payton

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Where is the Patlon family from?

You can see how Patlon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Patlon family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Patlon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Patlon family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Patlon's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Patlon families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Patlon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Patlon ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Patlon ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 198 census records available for the last name Patlon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Patlon 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Patlon. 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 23 military records available for the last name Patlon. For the veterans among your Patlon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Patlon lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1993, in the United States, Patlon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Patlon in 1984 was 72, and 69 in 1993.

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