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Partan Family History

Partan Surname 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: Parton, Parten, Parran, Parman, Partain, Partin, Martin, Parson

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Where is the Partan family from?

You can see how Partan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Partan family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Partan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 5 Partan families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Partan's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Partan families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Partan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1851
  • 1871
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What did your Partan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Partan. 67% of Partan men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Partan women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Partan were Farmer and Saleslady.

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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
    67%
  • Farmer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Saleslady
    50%

What Partan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 545 census records available for the last name Partan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Partan 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Partan. 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 118 military records available for the last name Partan. For the veterans among your Partan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Partan lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2000, in the United States, Partan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Partan in 1977 was 66, and 66 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Partan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Partan 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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