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Pattinson Name Meaning

English: variant of Pattison .

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


Similar surnames: Patteson, Mathison, Atchinson, Harbinson, Mattson, Stinson, Matison

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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 1911 there were 43 Pattinson families living in Ontario. This was about 48% of all the recorded Pattinson's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Pattinson families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pattinson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pattinson ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Pattinson. 32% of Pattinson men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    32%
  • Labourer
    25%
  • Manufacturer
    19%
  • Engineer
    13%
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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 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 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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