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Patnou Family History

Patnou 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: Patron, Panos, Petrou, Patino, Panno, Paton, Patton, Paino, Patnode

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Where is the Patnou family from?

You can see how Patnou families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Patnou family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Patnou families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Patnou's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Patnou families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Patnou 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 31 census records available for the last name Patnou. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Patnou 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Patnou. 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 40 military records available for the last name Patnou. For the veterans among your Patnou ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Patnou lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Patnou life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Patnou in 1970 was 74, and 74 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Patnou 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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