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Patra Family History

Patra 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: Patera, Petra, Patla, Para, Parra, Batra, Patras, Patry, Pata, Patraw

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Where is the Patra family from?

You can see how Patra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Patra family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Patra families were found in USA in 1880, and Canada in 1911. In 1841 there was 1 Patra family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Patra's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Patra families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Patra 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 Patra ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Patra. 100% of Patra men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Patra women worked as an Operator.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Waitress
    34%

What Patra family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 697 census records available for the last name Patra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Patra 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 137 immigration records available for the last name Patra. 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 45 military records available for the last name Patra. For the veterans among your Patra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Patra lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1996, in the United States, Patra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Patra in 1976 was 83, and 49 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Patra

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Patra 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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