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Patenson Family History

Patenson 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, Stenson, Patterson, Ostenson, Estenson, Martenson

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Where is the Patenson family from?

You can see how Patenson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Patenson family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Patenson families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 4 Patenson families living in Orkney. This was about 31% of all the recorded Patenson's in Scotland. Orkney and 1 other county had the highest population of Patenson families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 121 census records available for the last name Patenson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Patenson 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 Patenson. 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 4 military records available for the last name Patenson. For the veterans among your Patenson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Patenson lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Patenson 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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