The surname Patras was first found in Switzerland, where the name came from humble beginnings but gained a significant reputation for its contribution to the emerging mediaeval society. It later became more prominent as many branches of the same house acquired distant estates and branches, some in foreign countries, always elevating their social status by their great contributions to society.
Early History of the Patras family
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Patras Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Patronas, Patron, Patras, Patrona, Patrons, Patronases, Pattronas, Pattron, Pattras, Paatronas and many more.
Early Notables of the Patras family
Marietta de Patras (died 1503), the Greek mistress of King John II of Cyprus and the mother of his illegitimate son King James II of Cyprus (1439-1473.)...
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Migration of the Patras family
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: settlers who traveled to the New World and established themselves along the eastern seaboard of the United States and Canada in the 18th and 19th centuries..