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Patchey Family History

Patchey 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: Patchen, Pitcher, Hanchey, Patch, Hatcher, Parcher, Hachey, Ritchey

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Where is the Patchey family from?

You can see how Patchey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Patchey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Patchey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Patchey families living in Middlesex. This was about 80% of all the recorded Patchey's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Patchey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Patchey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 108 census records available for the last name Patchey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Patchey 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Patchey. 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 40 military records available for the last name Patchey. For the veterans among your Patchey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Patchey lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1998, in the United States, Patchey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Patchey in 1965 was 69, and 81 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Patchey 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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