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Patou Family History

Patou 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: Paton, Pastor, Payton, Pate, Bator, Mato, Sato, Parton, Kato, Plato

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Where is the Patou family from?

You can see how Patou families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Patou family name was found in Scotland between 1871 and 1891. The most Patou families were found in and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Patou family living in Dumbartonshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Patou's in Scotland. Dumbartonshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Patou families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Patou 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 835 census records available for the last name Patou. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Patou 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Patou. 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 14 military records available for the last name Patou. For the veterans among your Patou ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Patou lifespan?

Average Patou life expectancy in 1980 was 63 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Patou 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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