Patenode History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe French surname Patenode is of occupational origin, deriving from the trade or activity of the initial bearer. In this instance, the name is derived from the word "patena', meaning "sacred disc,) in the form of a small plate that serves to cover the chalice and to receive the Sacred Host. Therefore, the progenitor of the surname Patenode was someone who used this device for religious purposes. Early Origins of the Patenode familyThe surname Patenode was first found in the region of Champagne, in the southern department of Haute-Marne. Early History of the Patenode familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Patenode research. Another 76 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1423, 1845 and 1871 are included under the topic Early Patenode History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Patenode Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Patenotre, Patnode, Patenode, Patnaude, Paterson, Patenostre and many more. Early Notables of the Patenode familyAnother 36 words (3 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Patenode Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Patenode familySome of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Nicolas Patenaude who arrived in Quebec in 1651; and Dolpis Patenaude who settled in Ontario in 1871.
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