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Patone Family History

Patone 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: Patrone, Pantone, Paton, Patane, Catone, Pavone, Palone, Paone, Stone

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Where is the Patone family from?

You can see how Patone families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Patone family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Patone families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1841 there were 6 Patone families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Patone's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Patone families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Patone 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 Patone ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Sales Girl were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Patone. 31% of Patone men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Patone women worked as a Sales Girl. Some less common occupations for Americans named Patone were Spinner and Textile Worker.

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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

  • Laborer
    31%
  • Truck Driver
    24%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Spinner
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sales Girl
    34%
  • New Worker
    34%
  • Textile Worker
    34%

What Patone family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 465 census records available for the last name Patone. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Patone 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 179 immigration records available for the last name Patone. 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 35 military records available for the last name Patone. For the veterans among your Patone ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Patone lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Patone life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Patone in 1967 was 86, and 62 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Patone 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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