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Pattitt Family History

Pattitt 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: Pettitt, Parfitt, Patti, Pettit, Pattie, Petitt, Padgitt, Pettett

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Where is the Pattitt family from?

You can see how Pattitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pattitt family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Pattitt families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 5 Pattitt families living in Kent. This was about 71% of all the recorded Pattitt's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Pattitt families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Pattitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pattitt 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Pattitt. 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 6 military records available for the last name Pattitt. For the veterans among your Pattitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pattitt lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pattitt 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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