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Patler Family History

Patler 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: Parler, Watler, Hatler, Paller, Pater, Paler, Pautler, Patzer, Cater

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Where is the Patler family from?

You can see how Patler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Patler family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Patler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Patler families living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Patler's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Patler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Patler 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 Patler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Patler. 31% of Patler men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Patler women worked as a Servant. Some less common occupations for Americans named Patler were Proprietor and Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    31%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Miner
    13%
  • Proprietor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    34%
  • House Keeper
    23%
  • Housewife
    23%
  • Teacher
    23%

What Patler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 761 census records available for the last name Patler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Patler 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Patler. 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 Patler. For the veterans among your Patler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Patler lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2000, in the United States, Patler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Patler in 1979 was 81, and 84 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Patler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Patler 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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