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Patava Family History

Patava 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: Matava, Votava, Patera, Pataky, Patak, Hatala, Patla, Palaia, Parada

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Where is the Patava family from?

You can see how Patava families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Patava family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Patava family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Patava's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Patava families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Patava surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Patava ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 387 census records available for the last name Patava. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Patava 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Patava. 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 3 military records available for the last name Patava. For the veterans among your Patava ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Patava lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2001, in the United States, Patava life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Patava in 1975 was 75, and 75 in 2001.

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