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Patrou Family History

Patrou 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: Patron, Petrou, Patrone, Petrov, Petro, Padron, Parrot, Satrom, Padro

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Patrou surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Patrou. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Patrou 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Patrou. 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 21 military records available for the last name Patrou. For the veterans among your Patrou ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Patrou lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Patrou life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Patrou in 1975 was 93, and 78 in 2004.

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