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Patran Family History

Patran 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, Satran, Patlan, Patman, Parran, Patras, Patraw, Safran, Pagan

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Where is the Patran family from?

You can see how Patran families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Patran family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Patran families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Patran families living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Patran's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Patran families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Patran surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Patran ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Patran. 100% of Patran 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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 156 census records available for the last name Patran. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Patran 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Patran. 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 Patran. For the veterans among your Patran ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Patran lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1993, in the United States, Patran life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Patran in 1971 was 69, and 87 in 1993.

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