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Patenaude Family History

Patenaude Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Patenotre: from Old French pate(r)nostre ‘rosary’ used as a metonymic occupational name for a maker (see Paternoster).

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Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Patenaude family from?

You can see how Patenaude families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Patenaude family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Patenaude families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 2 Patenaude families living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Patenaude's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Patenaude families in 1891.
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What did your Patenaude ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Patenaude. 20% of Patenaude men worked as a Laborer and 19% of Patenaude women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Patenaude were Farmer and Stitcher.

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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
    20%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Farmer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    19%
  • Housekeeper
    16%
  • Packer
    12%
  • Stitcher
    7%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Patenaude. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Patenaude. For the veterans among your Patenaude ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Patenaude lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Patenaude life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Patenaude in 1946 was 39, and 71 in 2004.

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