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Pattis Family History

Pattis 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: Pettis, Mattis, Gattis, Patti, Pattie, Battis, Paris, Hatzis, Martis

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Where is the Pattis family from?

You can see how Pattis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pattis family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pattis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Pattis families living in Ontario. This was about 70% of all the recorded Pattis's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Pattis families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pattis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Pattis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pattis. 32% of Pattis men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Pattis women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pattis were Farmer and Clerk.

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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
    32%
  • Proprietor
    25%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Farmer
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Pattis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 835 census records available for the last name Pattis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pattis 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 133 immigration records available for the last name Pattis. 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 92 military records available for the last name Pattis. For the veterans among your Pattis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pattis lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Pattis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Pattis in 1967 was 78, and 62 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pattis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pattis 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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