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Patman Family History

Patman Surname Meaning

English (Cambridgeshire and Lincolnshire): occupational name for the servant (Middle English man) of someone called Pate.

From the Middle English personal name Pateman, a pet form of Patrick with the hypocoristic suffix -man.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Patman family from?

You can see how Patman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Patman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Patman families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 123 Patman families living in London. This was about 29% of all the recorded Patman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Patman families in 1891.
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What did your Patman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Patman. 29% of Patman men worked as a Bricklayer and 80% of Patman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Patman were General Labourer 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

  • Bricklayer
    29%
  • Retired
    15%
  • Agricultural Labourer
    15%
  • General Labourer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Private Means
    5%
  • Household Duties
    3%
  • Housewife
    3%

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Census Records

There are 17,000 census records available for the last name Patman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Patman 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 938 immigration records available for the last name Patman. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Patman. For the veterans among your Patman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Patman lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Patman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Patman in 1960 was 46, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Patman 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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