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Patula Family History

Patula 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: Padula, Pakula, Matula, Patla, Paula, Pastula, Fatula, Paul, Parola

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Where is the Patula family from?

You can see how Patula families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Patula family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Patula families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Patula families living in Arkansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Patula's in USA. Arkansas had the highest population of Patula families in 1880.
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What did your Patula ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Patula. 64% of Patula men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Patula women worked as a Machine Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Patula were Packer and Proprietor. .

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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
    64%
  • Baker
    19%
  • Packer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    50%
  • Proprietor
    50%
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Census Records

There are 474 census records available for the last name Patula. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Patula 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Patula. 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 173 military records available for the last name Patula. For the veterans among your Patula ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Patula lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Patula life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Patula in 1948 was 39, and 82 in 2004.

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