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Patriarca Family History

Patriarca Name Meaning

Italian (southern): nickname from patriarca ‘patriarch’.

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


Similar surnames: Petrarca, Palamara, Matranga, La Barca, Pagliuca, Trimarco, Petracca

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Where is the Patriarca family from?

You can see how Patriarca families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Patriarca family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Patriarca families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Patriarca family living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Patriarca's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Patriarca families in 1911.
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What did your Patriarca ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Patriarca. 42% of Patriarca men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Patriarca women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Patriarca were Baker and Machoperator. .

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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

  • Laborer
    42%
  • Mason Helper
    12%
  • Meat Salesman
    12%
  • Baker
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%
  • Machoperator
    34%
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Census Records

There are 778 census records available for the last name Patriarca. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Patriarca 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 959 immigration records available for the last name Patriarca. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 472 military records available for the last name Patriarca. For the veterans among your Patriarca ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Patriarca lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Patriarca life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Patriarca in 1962 was 66, and 85 in 2004.

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