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Patneau Family History

Patneau 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: Pruneau, Pineau, Garneau, Pankau, Pageau, Papineau, Pate, Paine

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Where is the Patneau family from?

You can see how Patneau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Patneau family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Patneau families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 21 Patneau families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Patneau's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Patneau families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Patneau 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 100 census records available for the last name Patneau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Patneau 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Patneau. 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 Patneau. For the veterans among your Patneau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Patneau lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1993, in the United States, Patneau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Patneau in 1969 was 62, and 80 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Patneau 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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