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Partlan Family History

Partlan 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: Patlan, Parola, Parton, Portman, Parten, Hartland, Hartman, Partlow

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Where is the Partlan family from?

You can see how Partlan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Partlan family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Partlan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Partlan families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Partlan's in USA. New York had the highest population of Partlan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Partlan 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 Partlan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Partlan. 100% of Partlan men worked as a Farming.

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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

  • Farming
    100%

What Partlan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 761 census records available for the last name Partlan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Partlan 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 154 immigration records available for the last name Partlan. 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 95 military records available for the last name Partlan. For the veterans among your Partlan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Partlan lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2002, in the United States, Partlan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Partlan in 1957 was 56, and 61 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Partlan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Partlan 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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