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Paat Family History

Paat 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: Paar, Pait, Maat, Pant, Peat, Patt, Paap, Paas, Pan, Pak

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Where is the Paat family from?

You can see how Paat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paat family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Paat families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Paat family living in Arizona. This was about 33% of all the recorded Paat's in USA. Arizona and 2 other states had the highest population of Paat families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Paat surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Paat ancestors do for a living?

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

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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%
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Census Records

There are 272 census records available for the last name Paat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paat 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 193 immigration records available for the last name Paat. 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 22 military records available for the last name Paat. For the veterans among your Paat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paat lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2004, in the United States, Paat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Paat in 1977 was 42, and 74 in 2004.

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