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Patraw Family History

Patraw Surname Meaning

Altered form of American French Petrin

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


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Where is the Patraw family from?

You can see how Patraw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Patraw family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Patraw families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Patraw families living in Lancashire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Patraw's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Patraw families in 1891.
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What did your Patraw ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Patraw. 36% of Patraw men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Patraw women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Patraw were Farm Laborer and Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    36%
  • Labor
    24%
  • Operator
    18%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Patraw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Patraw 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Patraw. 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 128 military records available for the last name Patraw. For the veterans among your Patraw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Patraw lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Patraw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Patraw in 1963 was 76, and 64 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Patraw 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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