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Patras Family History

Patras Surname Meaning

American shortened and altered form of Greek Patrinos: habitational name from the city of Patras in northwestern Peloponnese.

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


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Where is the Patras family from?

You can see how Patras families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Patras family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Patras families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 74 Patras families living in Quebec. This was about 94% of all the recorded Patras's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Patras families in 1911.
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What did your Patras ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Patras. 42% of Patras men worked as a Cultivateur.

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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

  • Cultivateur
    42%
  • Journalier
    34%
  • Farmer
    25%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Patras. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Patras 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 580 immigration records available for the last name Patras. 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 552 military records available for the last name Patras. For the veterans among your Patras ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Patras lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Patras life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Patras in 1956 was 53, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Patras 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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