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Pattinson Family History

Pattinson Surname Meaning

English: variant of Pattison.

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


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Where is the Pattinson family from?

You can see how Pattinson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pattinson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pattinson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 991 Pattinson families living in Cumberland. This was about 33% of all the recorded Pattinson's in United Kingdom. Cumberland had the highest population of Pattinson families in 1891.
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What did your Pattinson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Pattinson. 14% of Pattinson men worked as a General Labourer and 73% of Pattinson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pattinson were Incapacitated 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    14%
  • Farmer
    9%
  • Dairy Farmer
    6%
  • Incapacitated
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    73%
  • Private Means
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Housewife
    2%

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Census Records

There are 39,000 census records available for the last name Pattinson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pattinson 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Pattinson. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Australia, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Pattinson. For the veterans among your Pattinson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pattinson lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Pattinson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Pattinson in 1956 was 55, and 75 in 2004.

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