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Patan Family History

Patan 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: Pagan, Payan, Patak, Patlan, Paton, Patman, Patane, Pavan, Patin

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Where is the Patan family from?

You can see how Patan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Patan family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Patan families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 15 Patan families living in Perthshire. This was about 47% of all the recorded Patan's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Patan families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Patan 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 Patan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager and Draper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Patan. 100% of Patan men worked as a Manager and 50% of Patan women worked as a Draper.

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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

  • Manager
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Draper
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Patan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 638 census records available for the last name Patan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Patan 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 330 immigration records available for the last name Patan. 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 81 military records available for the last name Patan. For the veterans among your Patan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Patan lifespan?

Between 1989 and 2003, in the United States, Patan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Patan in 1989 was 85, and 94 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Patan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Patan 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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