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Patcher Family History

Patcher 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: Pitcher, Hatcher, Parcher, Katcher, Batcher, Vatcher, Patchen

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Where is the Patcher family from?

You can see how Patcher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Patcher family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Patcher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Patcher families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Patcher's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Patcher families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Patcher 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 Patcher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Patcher. 37% of Patcher men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Patcher women worked as a New Worker.

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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
    37%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Machinist
    19%
  • Foreman
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

What Patcher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Patcher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Patcher 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Patcher. 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 268 military records available for the last name Patcher. For the veterans among your Patcher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Patcher lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Patcher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Patcher in 1968 was 73, and 81 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Patcher

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Patcher 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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