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Patanen Family History

Patanen 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: Patane, Rantanen, Patten, Patzner, Patchen, Patania, Pantaleo, Pate

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Where is the Patanen family from?

You can see how Patanen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Patanen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Patanen family living in Oregon. This was 100% of all the recorded Patanen's in USA. Oregon had the highest population of Patanen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Patanen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Patanen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Patanen 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Patanen. 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 military records available for the last name Patanen. For the veterans among your Patanen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Patanen lifespan?

Between 1993 and 1995, in the United States, Patanen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Patanen in 1993 was 75, and 73 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Patanen 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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