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Patella Family History

Patella Surname Meaning

Italian: possibly from patella ‘limpet’ used for someone who collected shell fish or for a tenacious or withdrawn person.

From a variant of padella ‘porringer frying pan’ used for someone who made, sold, or used such items or for someone thought to resemble one in some way.

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


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You can see how Patella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Patella family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Patella families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Patella families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Patella's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Patella families in 1911.
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What did your Patella ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Vendeur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Patella. 100% of Patella men worked as a Vendeur.

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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

  • Vendeur
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Patella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Patella 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 767 immigration records available for the last name Patella. 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 469 military records available for the last name Patella. For the veterans among your Patella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Patella lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Patella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Patella in 1964 was 73, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Patella 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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