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Pattener Family History

Pattener 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: Plattner, Lattner, Patten, Patzner, Pattee, Pittner, Pottenger

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Where is the Pattener family from?

You can see how Pattener families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pattener family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Pattener families were found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 3 Pattener families living in Ross and Cromarty. This was 100% of all the recorded Pattener's in Scotland. Ross and Cromarty had the highest population of Pattener families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Pattener. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pattener 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Pattener. 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 5 military records available for the last name Pattener. For the veterans among your Pattener ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pattener lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pattener 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 Pattener

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