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Patelson Family History

Patelson 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: Paterson, Peterson, Patterson, Abelson, Paulson, Adelson, Pattison

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Where is the Patelson family from?

You can see how Patelson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Patelson family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Patelson families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 4 Patelson families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Patelson's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Patelson families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Patelson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Patelson ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Patelson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Patelson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Patelson 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Patelson. 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 3 military records available for the last name Patelson. For the veterans among your Patelson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Patelson lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Patelson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Patelson in 1971 was 69, and 56 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Patelson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Patelson 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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