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Patnaude Family History

Patnaude Surname Meaning

Variant of Patenaude a surname of French origin.

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


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Where is the Patnaude family from?

You can see how Patnaude families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Patnaude family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Patnaude families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 61 Patnaude families living in Quebec. This was about 98% of all the recorded Patnaude's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Patnaude families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Patnaude surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Patnaude ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Patnaude. 28% of Patnaude men worked as a Laborer and 27% of Patnaude women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Patnaude were Farm Laborer and Assembler.

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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
    28%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    27%
  • Housekeeper
    24%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Assembler
    8%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Patnaude. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Patnaude 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 309 immigration records available for the last name Patnaude. 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 837 military records available for the last name Patnaude. For the veterans among your Patnaude ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Patnaude lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Patnaude life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Patnaude in 1956 was 58, and 81 in 2004.

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