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Patro Family History

Patro Surname Meaning

Polish: from a short form of the personal name Patrycy an equivalent of Latin Patricius (see Patrick).

Altered form of French Canadian Poitras.

Indian (West Bengal Odisha): from a Brahmin title based on a Sanskrit word meaning ‘deserving’.

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


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Where is the Patro family from?

You can see how Patro families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Patro family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Patro families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Patro families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 45% of all the recorded Patro's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Patro families in 1911.
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What did your Patro ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Patro. 44% of Patro men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Patro women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Patro were Trucking and Operator.

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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
    44%
  • Janitor
    12%
  • Painter
    12%
  • Trucking
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Operator
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Patro. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Patro 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 274 immigration records available for the last name Patro. 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 617 military records available for the last name Patro. For the veterans among your Patro ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Patro lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Patro life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Patro in 1966 was 77, and 62 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Patro 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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