Pat Family History

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Pat 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: Pan, Pak, Pay, Pate, Pal, Pae, Paz, Pau, Pai, Pac

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Pat Family Origin

Where is the Pat family from?

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    1920
    You can see how Pat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pat family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pat families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Pat family living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pat's in the USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Pat families in 1840.
    Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pat surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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    Pat Family Occupations

    What did your Pat ancestors do for a living?

    In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the US named Pat. 69% of Pat men worked as a Laborer and 58% of Pat women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pat were Farm Labor and Maid

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    Top Male Occupations in 1940

    • Laborer
      69%
    • Farmer
      19%
    • Farm Labor
      13%

    Top Female Occupations in 1940

    • Housewife
      58%
    • Maid
      43%

    *We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

    Pat Historical Records

    What Pat family records will you find?

    Census Record

    There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Pat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pat census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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    Passenger List

    There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Pat. 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 Card

    There are 779 military records available for the last name Pat. For the veterans among your Pat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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    Pat Life Expectancy

    What is the average Pat lifespan?

    Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Pat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Pat in 1955 was 34, and 75 in 2004.

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