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Patrena Family History

Patrena 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, Patron, Parent, Patera, Petrina, Catena, Patten, Arena

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Where is the Patrena family from?

You can see how Patrena families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Patrena family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Patrena families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 2 Patrena families living in Ross and Cromarty. This was 100% of all the recorded Patrena's in Scotland. Ross and Cromarty had the highest population of Patrena families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Patrena. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Patrena 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Patrena. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Patrena. For the veterans among your Patrena ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Patrena lifespan?

Average Patrena life expectancy in 1967 was 82 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Patrena 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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