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Pattena Family History

Pattena 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: Patten, Patera, Parten, Catena, Mattina, Hatten, Platten, Mattera

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Where is the Pattena family from?

You can see how Pattena families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pattena family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Pattena families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Pattena families living in Northumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Pattena's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Pattena families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Pattena. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pattena 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Pattena. 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 2 military records available for the last name Pattena. For the veterans among your Pattena ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pattena lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pattena 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 Pattena

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