Van-patten Family History

Van-patten 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.

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Where is the Van-patten family from?

You can see how Van-patten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van-patten family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Van-patten families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Van-patten's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Van-patten families in 1880.

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Census Record

There are 3K census records available for the last name Van-patten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van-patten census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Van-patten. 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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Military Records

There are 1K military records available for the last name Van-patten. For the veterans among your Van-patten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van-patten lifespan?

Between 1989 and 1994, in the United States, Van-patten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Van-patten in 1989 was 73, and 81 in 1994.

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