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Patfield Family History

Patfield Surname Meaning

see Patefield. see Padfield.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Patfield family from?

You can see how Patfield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Patfield family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Patfield families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 25 Patfield families living in Norfolk. This was about 21% of all the recorded Patfield's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Patfield families in 1891.
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What did your Patfield ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Colliery Hewer Heavy Work and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Patfield. 50% of Patfield men worked as a Colliery Hewer Heavy Work and 90% of Patfield women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Patfield were Cowman and Housewife.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Colliery Hewer Heavy Work
    50%
  • Cowman
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    90%
  • Housewife
    11%

What Patfield family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Patfield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Patfield 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 158 immigration records available for the last name Patfield. 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 110 military records available for the last name Patfield. For the veterans among your Patfield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Patfield lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Patfield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Patfield in 1969 was 42, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Patfield 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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