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Pattelson Family History

Pattelson 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: Patterson, Patteson, Catterson, Matteson, Watterson, Pattison

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Where is the Pattelson family from?

You can see how Pattelson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pattelson family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Pattelson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Pattelson family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Pattelson's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Pattelson families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Pattelson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pattelson 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Pattelson. 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 4 military records available for the last name Pattelson. For the veterans among your Pattelson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pattelson lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pattelson 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pattelson

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