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Patano Family History

Patano 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: Catano, Pagano, Patino, Pantano, Patane, Gaetano, Pagan, Takano

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Where is the Patano family from?

You can see how Patano families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Patano family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Patano families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Patano family living in Gloucestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Patano's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Patano families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Patano surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Patano ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    50%
  • Proprietor
    34%
  • New Worker
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    67%
  • Stenographer
    34%

What Patano family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 580 census records available for the last name Patano. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Patano 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 357 immigration records available for the last name Patano. 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 85 military records available for the last name Patano. For the veterans among your Patano ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Patano lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Patano life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Patano in 1966 was 79, and 81 in 2004.

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