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Patchel Family History

Patchel 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: Patchell, Patchen, Hatchel, Gatchel, Rachel, Pitcher, Kachel, Patel

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Where is the Patchel family from?

You can see how Patchel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Patchel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Patchel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 12 Patchel families living in London. This was about 24% of all the recorded Patchel's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Patchel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Patchel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Patchel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleswoman were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Patchel. 60% of Patchel men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Patchel women worked as a Saleswoman.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Teacher
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleswoman
    100%

What Patchel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Patchel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Patchel 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 105 immigration records available for the last name Patchel. 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 193 military records available for the last name Patchel. For the veterans among your Patchel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Patchel lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Patchel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Patchel in 1966 was 66, and 98 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Patchel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Patchel ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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