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Patston Family History

Patston Surname Meaning

see Patstone.

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


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Where is the Patston family from?

You can see how Patston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Patston family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Patston families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 29 Patston families living in London. This was about 44% of all the recorded Patston's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Patston families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Patston 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 Patston ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Incapacitated and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Patston. 50% of Patston men worked as an Incapacitated and 85% of Patston women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Patston were Basket Maker and Incapacitated.

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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

  • Incapacitated
    50%
  • Basket Maker
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Dressmaker
    5%
  • Private Means
    5%
  • Incapacitated
    5%

What Patston family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Patston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Patston 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 312 immigration records available for the last name Patston. 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 133 military records available for the last name Patston. For the veterans among your Patston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Patston lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Patston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Patston in 1966 was 86, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Patston

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Patston 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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