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Patalano Family History

Patalano Name Meaning

Italian: perhaps an altered form of Catalano . This surname comes from the island of Ischia in the Gulf of Naples.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Catalano, Catalino, Patino, Ortolano, Pantaleo, Padalino, Vatalaro

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Where is the Patalano family from?

You can see how Patalano families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Patalano family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Patalano families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Patalano family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Patalano's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Patalano families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Patalano surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Patalano ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Press Hand were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Patalano. 15% of Patalano men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Patalano women worked as a Press Hand. Some less common occupations for Americans named Patalano were Chauffeur 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    15%
  • New Worker
    10%
  • Shirt Cleaner
    8%
  • Chauffeur
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Press Hand
    34%
  • Seamtress
    23%
  • Housewife
    23%
  • Proprietor
    23%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 983 immigration records available for the last name Patalano. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 389 military records available for the last name Patalano. For the veterans among your Patalano ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Patalano lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Patalano life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Patalano in 1944 was 30, and 86 in 2004.

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