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Patela Family History

Patela 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: Patel, Patella, Patera, Patla, Parola, Pate, Palla, Pala, Spatola

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Where is the Patela family from?

You can see how Patela families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Patela family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Patela families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Patela families living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Patela's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Patela families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Patela 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 62 census records available for the last name Patela. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Patela 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Patela. 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 15 military records available for the last name Patela. For the veterans among your Patela ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Patela lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1983, in the United States, Patela life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Patela in 1975 was 79, and 60 in 1983.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Patela 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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