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Patrum Family History

Patrum 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: Narum, Patron, Petrus, Satrom, Marum, Labrum, Patras, Patry, Petru

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Where is the Patrum family from?

You can see how Patrum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Patrum family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Patrum families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Patrum family living in Cheshire. This was about 25% of all the recorded Patrum's in United Kingdom. Cheshire and 3 other counties had the highest population of Patrum families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Patrum surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Patrum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Patrum. 56% of Patrum men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Patrum women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Patrum were Clerk and Manager.

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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
    56%
  • Finisher
    23%
  • Clerk
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Inspector
    34%
  • Manager
    34%

What Patrum family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 901 census records available for the last name Patrum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Patrum 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Patrum. 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 125 military records available for the last name Patrum. For the veterans among your Patrum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Patrum lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Patrum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Patrum in 1964 was 77, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Patrum 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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