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Pattenson Family History

Pattenson 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, Pattinson, Catterson, Matteson, Martenson

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Where is the Pattenson family from?

You can see how Pattenson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pattenson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pattenson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Pattenson families living in Lancashire. This was about 36% of all the recorded Pattenson's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Pattenson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pattenson 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 Pattenson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Pattenson. 50% of Pattenson men worked as a General Labourer and 85% of Pattenson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pattenson were Horseman On Farm and Private Means.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    50%
  • Horseman On Farm
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Private Means
    16%

What Pattenson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 735 census records available for the last name Pattenson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pattenson 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 475 immigration records available for the last name Pattenson. 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 78 military records available for the last name Pattenson. For the veterans among your Pattenson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pattenson lifespan?

Average Pattenson life expectancy in 2003 was 61 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pattenson 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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