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Patchell Family History

Patchell Surname Meaning

English: from the female personal name Pechel a Middle English continuation of an Old English name Pæcchild from an uncertain first element.

It features the element hild which means ‘battle’.

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


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Where is the Patchell family from?

You can see how Patchell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Patchell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Patchell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 77 Patchell families living in Yorkshire. This was about 25% of all the recorded Patchell's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Patchell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Patchell 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 Patchell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Farm Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Patchell. 100% of Patchell men worked as a General Farm Labourer and 90% of Patchell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • General Farm Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    90%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    11%

What Patchell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Patchell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Patchell 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Patchell. 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 995 military records available for the last name Patchell. For the veterans among your Patchell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Patchell lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Patchell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Patchell in 1964 was 68, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Patchell 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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