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Pattisall Family History

Pattisall 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: Tattersall, Pattillo, Catterall, Pattison, Nuttall, Waterfall

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Where is the Pattisall family from?

You can see how Pattisall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pattisall family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Pattisall families living in Virginia. This was about 75% of all the recorded Pattisall's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Pattisall families in 1920.
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What did your Pattisall ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Pattisall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pattisall 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Pattisall. 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 78 military records available for the last name Pattisall. For the veterans among your Pattisall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pattisall lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Pattisall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Pattisall in 1968 was 63, and 69 in 2000.

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