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Pattersn Family History

Pattersn 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, Matters, Mattern, Catterson, Patten, Watterson, Watters

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Where is the Pattersn family from?

You can see how Pattersn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pattersn family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Pattersn families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1871 there was 1 Pattersn family living in Peeblesshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Pattersn's in Scotland. Peeblesshire had the highest population of Pattersn families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pattersn 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 Pattersn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pattersn. 60% of Pattersn men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Pattersn women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pattersn were Salesman and Waitress.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Salesman
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    60%
  • Waitress
    40%

What Pattersn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 237 census records available for the last name Pattersn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pattersn 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Pattersn. 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 34 military records available for the last name Pattersn. For the veterans among your Pattersn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pattersn lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1979, in the United States, Pattersn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Pattersn in 1975 was 59, and 70 in 1979.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pattersn

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pattersn 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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