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Partain Family History

Partain Surname Meaning

English: probably a variant of Parton.

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


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Where is the Partain family from?

You can see how Partain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Partain family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Partain families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Partain families living in Durham. This was about 41% of all the recorded Partain's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Partain families in 1891.
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What did your Partain ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Partain. 100% of Partain 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Partain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Partain 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 253 immigration records available for the last name Partain. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Partain. For the veterans among your Partain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Partain lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Partain life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Partain in 1943 was 40, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Partain 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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