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Patryn Family History

Patryn 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, Patry, Patrone, Padron, Satran, Paty, Patlan, Petrin, Patten

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Where is the Patryn family from?

You can see how Patryn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Patryn family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Patryn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Patryn family living in Iowa. This was about 13% of all the recorded Patryn's in USA. Iowa and 7 other states had the highest population of Patryn families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Patryn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Patryn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Weaver were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Patryn. 60% of Patryn men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Patryn women worked as a Weaver. .

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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
    60%
  • Speeder Tender
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Weaver
    100%
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Census Records

There are 183 census records available for the last name Patryn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Patryn 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 105 immigration records available for the last name Patryn. 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 191 military records available for the last name Patryn. For the veterans among your Patryn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Patryn lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Patryn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Patryn in 1962 was 86, and 75 in 2002.

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