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Patafta Family History

Patafta 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: Patania, Arata, Datta, Nagata, Tata, Salata, Prata, Patella, Karaffa

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Where is the Patafta family from?

You can see how Patafta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Patafta family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Patafta families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Patafta's in USA. New York had the highest population of Patafta families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Patafta surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Patafta family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Patafta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Patafta 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Patafta. 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 8 military records available for the last name Patafta. For the veterans among your Patafta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Patafta lifespan?

Average Patafta life expectancy in 1973 was 80 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Patafta 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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