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Patereau Family History

Patereau 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: Patera, Pitera, Waterman, Patella, Pasternak, Jarreau, Lareau, Pater

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Where is the Patereau family from?

You can see how Patereau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Patereau family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Patereau family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Patereau's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Patereau families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Patereau surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Patereau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Patereau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Patereau 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Patereau. 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 61 military records available for the last name Patereau. For the veterans among your Patereau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Patereau lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Patereau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Patereau in 1968 was 82, and 72 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Patereau 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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