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Pats Family History

Pats 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: Pate, Pass, Paus, Pas, Pais, Patz, Paty, Prats, Kats, Pals

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Where is the Pats family from?

You can see how Pats families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pats family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pats families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Pats families living in Lancashire. This was about 56% of all the recorded Pats's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Pats families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pats 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 Pats ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pats. 39% of Pats men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Pats women worked as a Cook.

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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

  • Farmer
    39%
  • Laborer
    35%
  • Farming
    12%
  • Helper
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    100%

What Pats family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pats. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pats 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 235 immigration records available for the last name Pats. 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 Pats. For the veterans among your Pats ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pats lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1995, in the United States, Pats life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Pats in 1962 was 65, and 71 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pats 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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