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Pattenger Family History

Pattenger 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: Pottenger, Pittenger, Pottinger, Pettinger, Pittinger, Potteiger

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Where is the Pattenger family from?

You can see how Pattenger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pattenger family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pattenger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Pattenger family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Pattenger's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Pattenger families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pattenger 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 Pattenger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Teacher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pattenger. 100% of Pattenger women worked as a Teacher.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Pattenger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 360 census records available for the last name Pattenger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pattenger 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Pattenger. 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 16 military records available for the last name Pattenger. For the veterans among your Pattenger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pattenger lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1998, in the United States, Pattenger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Pattenger in 1978 was 79, and 92 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pattenger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pattenger 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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