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Pathay Family History

Pathay 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: Pathak, Mathai, Athy, Nathan, Latham, Pataky, Patak, Ratay, Patla

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Where is the Pathay family from?

You can see how Pathay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pathay family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Pathay families were found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 2 Pathay families living in Perthshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Pathay's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Pathay families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pathay surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pathay ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pathay. 100% of Pathay men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Pathay family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Pathay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pathay 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Pathay. 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 2 military records available for the last name Pathay. For the veterans among your Pathay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pathay lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1995, in the United States, Pathay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Pathay in 1973 was 82, and 73 in 1995.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pathay 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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