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Partanen Family History

Partanen 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: Parten, Rantanen, Wirtanen, Partney, Patane, Partain, Pantaleo

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Where is the Partanen family from?

You can see how Partanen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Partanen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Partanen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Partanen families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Partanen's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Partanen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Partanen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Partanen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Partanen. 23% of Partanen men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Partanen women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Partanen were Farmer and Help.

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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
    23%
  • Carpenter
    19%
  • Owner
    19%
  • Farmer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Help
    50%

What Partanen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 496 census records available for the last name Partanen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Partanen 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 933 immigration records available for the last name Partanen. 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 84 military records available for the last name Partanen. For the veterans among your Partanen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Partanen lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Partanen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Partanen in 1964 was 81, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Partanen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Partanen 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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