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Patellis Family History

Patellis 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: Patella, Pacelli, Tellis, Panelli, Pallas, Allis, Savelli, Mellis

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Where is the Patellis family from?

You can see how Patellis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Patellis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Patellis family living in Colorado. This was about 33% of all the recorded Patellis's in USA. Colorado and 2 other states had the highest population of Patellis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Patellis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Patellis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Patellis. 100% of Patellis men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Patellis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 85 census records available for the last name Patellis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Patellis 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Patellis. 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 17 military records available for the last name Patellis. For the veterans among your Patellis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Patellis lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Patellis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Patellis in 1963 was 72, and 76 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Patellis 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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