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Patriquin Family History

Patriquin Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Petrequin: from a pet form of Petre a regional variant of the personal name Pierre ‘Peter’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Patriquin family from?

You can see how Patriquin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Patriquin family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Patriquin families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 108 Patriquin families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 84% of all the recorded Patriquin's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Patriquin families in 1911.
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What did your Patriquin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Patriquin. 27% of Patriquin men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Patriquin women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Patriquin were Truck Driver and Maid.

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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
    27%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Carpenter
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Secretary
    25%
  • General Office
    25%
  • Maid
    25%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Patriquin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Patriquin 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 460 immigration records available for the last name Patriquin. 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 340 military records available for the last name Patriquin. For the veterans among your Patriquin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Patriquin lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Patriquin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Patriquin in 1946 was 48, and 94 in 2004.

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