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Padin Family History

Padin Surname Meaning

Galician (Padín): habitational name from any of the seven places in Galicia (Spain) called Padín from Latin (villa) Palatini ‘estate of Palatinus’ a personal name derived from palatium ‘palace’.

Irish: variant of Padden.

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


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You can see how Padin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Padin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Padin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Padin families living in Northumberland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Padin's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Padin families in 1891.
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What did your Padin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Padin. 78% of Padin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • House Hold Duties
    23%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Padin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Padin 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Padin. 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 361 military records available for the last name Padin. For the veterans among your Padin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Padin lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Padin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Padin in 1963 was 77, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Padin ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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