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Pates Family History

Pates Surname Meaning

English: variant of Pate with post-medieval excrescent -s.

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


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Where is the Pates family from?

You can see how Pates families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pates family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pates families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 4 Pates families living in British Columbia. This was about 27% of all the recorded Pates's in Canada. British Columbia and 1 other province had the highest population of Pates families in 1911.
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What did your Pates ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pates. 25% of Pates men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Pates women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pates were Salesman and Teacher.

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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
    25%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    18%
  • Proprietor
    12%
  • Saleslady
    9%
  • Teacher
    9%

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Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Pates. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pates 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Pates. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Pates. For the veterans among your Pates ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pates lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Pates life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Pates in 1948 was 51, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pates 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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