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Patchman Family History

Patchman 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: Parchman, Packman, Lachman, Kathman, Gathman, Bauchman, Patman

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Where is the Patchman family from?

You can see how Patchman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Patchman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Patchman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Patchman families living in Florida. This was about 44% of all the recorded Patchman's in USA. Florida had the highest population of Patchman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Patchman 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 113 census records available for the last name Patchman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Patchman 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Patchman. 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 20 military records available for the last name Patchman. For the veterans among your Patchman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Patchman lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Patchman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Patchman in 1968 was 68, and 68 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Patchman 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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