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Patchen Name Meaning

English: from a pet form of Patch (see Pack ).

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


Similar surnames: Patchett, Patch, Patchin, Pitcher, Hitchen, Kinchen, Pach, Kitchen

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Where is the Patchen family from?

You can see how Patchen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Patchen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Patchen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 31 Patchen families living in Sussex. This was about 63% of all the recorded Patchen's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Patchen families in 1891.
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What did your Patchen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Patchen. 100% of Patchen women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Patchen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Patchen 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 481 immigration records available for the last name Patchen. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Patchen. For the veterans among your Patchen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Patchen lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Patchen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Patchen in 1958 was 47, and 78 in 2004.

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