The French surname Patenaudes 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 Patenaudes was someone who used this device for religious purposes.
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Early Origins of the Patenaudes family
The surname Patenaudes was first found in the region of Champagne, in the southern department of Haute-Marne.
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Early History of the Patenaudes family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Patenaudes research. Another 76 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1423, 1845 and 1871 are included under the topic Early Patenaudes History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Patenaudes Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Patenotre, Patnode, Patenode, Patnaude, Paterson, Patenostre and many more.
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Early Notables of the Patenaudes family
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Migration of the Patenaudes family
Some 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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