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Patian Family History

Patian 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: Patlan, Patman, Pabian, Patin, Damian, Fabian, Pagan, Satin, Putman

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Where is the Patian family from?

You can see how Patian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Patian family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1911. The most Patian families were found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 4 Patian families living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Patian's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Patian families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Patian surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Patian ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Patian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Patian 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Patian. 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 1 military records available for the last name Patian. For the veterans among your Patian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Patian lifespan?

Between 1993 and 2000, in the United States, Patian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Patian in 1993 was 81, and 87 in 2000.

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