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Patkin Family History

Patkin 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: Parkin, Atkin, Paskin, Watkin, Patin, Pitkin, Matkin, Hankin, Haskin

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Where is the Patkin family from?

You can see how Patkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Patkin family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Patkin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 3 Patkin families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Patkin's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Patkin families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Patkin 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 Patkin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Patkin. 60% of Patkin 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
    60%
  • Butcher
    40%

What Patkin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 417 census records available for the last name Patkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Patkin 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 144 immigration records available for the last name Patkin. 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 41 military records available for the last name Patkin. For the veterans among your Patkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Patkin lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Patkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Patkin in 1966 was 82, and 69 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Patkin 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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