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Patria Family History

Patria 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: Patrie, Paris, Patrick, Maria, Patron, Patera, Petrina, Petra, Attia

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Where is the Patria family from?

You can see how Patria families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Patria family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Patria families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there were 2 Patria families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Patria's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Patria families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Patria 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 Patria ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Proprietor were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Patria. 50% of Patria men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Patria women worked as a Proprietor. Some less common occupations for Americans named Patria were Carpenter and Registered Nurse.

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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
    50%
  • Farmer
    36%
  • Carpenter
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Proprietor
    25%
  • Servant
    25%
  • Bookkeeper
    25%
  • Registered Nurse
    25%

What Patria family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Patria. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Patria 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 217 immigration records available for the last name Patria. 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 214 military records available for the last name Patria. For the veterans among your Patria ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Patria lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Patria life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Patria in 1963 was 70, and 89 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Patria

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Patria 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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