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Patta Family History

Patta 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: Datta, Pitta, Petta, Matta, Patla, Gatta, Latta, Batta, Patty, Patti

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Where is the Patta family from?

You can see how Patta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Patta family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Patta families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Patta family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Patta's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Patta families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Patta surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Patta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Patta. 42% of Patta men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Patta women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Patta were Truck Driver and Stenographer. .

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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
    42%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Coal Loader
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    18%
  • Secretary
    12%
  • Cook
    12%
  • Stenographer
    12%
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What Patta family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 926 census records available for the last name Patta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Patta 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 214 immigration records available for the last name Patta. 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 68 military records available for the last name Patta. For the veterans among your Patta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Patta lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1990, in the United States, Patta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Patta in 1968 was 83, and 59 in 1990.

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