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Patnan Family History

Patnan 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: Patlan, Patman, Mannan, Pagan, Putman, Pann, Magnan, Panas, Nathan

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Where is the Patnan family from?

You can see how Patnan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Patnan family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Patnan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Patnan families living in Massachusetts. This was about 90% of all the recorded Patnan's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Patnan families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 79 census records available for the last name Patnan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Patnan 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 Patnan. 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 military records available for the last name Patnan. For the veterans among your Patnan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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