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Patapow Family History

Patapow 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: Patron, Catano, Pataky, Partlow, Paramo, Patak, Pankow, Pagano

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Patapow 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 50 census records available for the last name Patapow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Patapow 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Patapow. 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 18 military records available for the last name Patapow. For the veterans among your Patapow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Patapow lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2004, in the United States, Patapow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Patapow in 1987 was 74, and 85 in 2004.

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