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Patenaud Family History

Patenaud 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: Patenaude, Patnaude, Patera, Catena, Renaud, Arnaud, Papenfus, Pageau

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Where is the Patenaud family from?

You can see how Patenaud families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Patenaud family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Patenaud families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 12 Patenaud families living in Quebec. This was about 44% of all the recorded Patenaud's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Patenaud families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Patenaud surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 375 census records available for the last name Patenaud. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Patenaud 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Patenaud. 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 15 military records available for the last name Patenaud. For the veterans among your Patenaud ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Patenaud lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1986, in the United States, Patenaud life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Patenaud in 1982 was 57, and 79 in 1986.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Patenaud

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Patenaud 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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