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Patlen Family History

Patlen 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: Palen, Patlan, Patten, Hatlen, Allen, Paley, Pate, Gatlin, Katzen

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Where is the Patlen family from?

You can see how Patlen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Patlen family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Patlen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Patlen family living in Illinois. This was about 25% of all the recorded Patlen's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Patlen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Patlen 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 217 census records available for the last name Patlen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Patlen 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Patlen. 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 79 military records available for the last name Patlen. For the veterans among your Patlen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Patlen lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Patlen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Patlen in 1967 was 90, and 99 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Patlen 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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