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Partin Name Meaning

English: variant of Parton .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Partain, Parten, Gartin, Patin, Hartin, Sartin, Parton, Martyn

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Where is the Partin family from?

You can see how Partin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Partin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Partin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 12 Partin families living in North Carolina. This was about 21% of all the recorded Partin's in USA. North Carolina and 1 other state had the highest population of Partin families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Partin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Partin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Partin. 21% of Partin men worked as a Farmer and 14% of Partin women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Partin were Coal Loader and Housewife. .

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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

  • Farmer
    21%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Miner
    7%
  • Coal Loader
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    14%
  • Teacher
    8%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Housewife
    8%
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Census Records

There are 20,000 census records available for the last name Partin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Partin 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Partin. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Partin. For the veterans among your Partin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Partin lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Partin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Partin in 1941 was 38, and 74 in 2004.

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