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Patnoe Family History

Patnoe 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: Patnode, Pate, Paine, Patrone, Patron, Pane, Patmore, Panos, Watne

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Where is the Patnoe family from?

You can see how Patnoe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Patnoe family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Patnoe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 29 Patnoe families living in New York. This was about 59% of all the recorded Patnoe's in USA. New York had the highest population of Patnoe families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Patnoe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Patnoe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Patnoe. 100% of Patnoe men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Patnoe women worked as a Clerk. .

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
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What Patnoe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 784 census records available for the last name Patnoe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Patnoe 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Patnoe. 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 128 military records available for the last name Patnoe. For the veterans among your Patnoe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Patnoe lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Patnoe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Patnoe in 1966 was 74, and 67 in 2004.

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