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Patus Family History

Patus 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: Matus, Paus, Latus, Pates, Paul, Gates, Paris, Pate, Matis, Prus

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Where is the Patus family from?

You can see how Patus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Patus family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Patus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Patus families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Patus's in USA. New York had the highest population of Patus families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Patus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Patus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Patus. 100% of Patus men worked as a Farming. .

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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

  • Farming
    100%
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Census Records

There are 263 census records available for the last name Patus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Patus 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 Patus. 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 56 military records available for the last name Patus. For the veterans among your Patus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Patus lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1999, in the United States, Patus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Patus in 1986 was 73, and 72 in 1999.

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