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Patchem Family History

Patchem 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: Parchem, Patchen, Pitcher, Patch, Hatcher, Parcher, Katcher, Patchell

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Where is the Patchem family from?

You can see how Patchem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Patchem family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Patchem families were found in USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 2 Patchem families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Patchem's in USA. New York had the highest population of Patchem families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Patchem 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 46 census records available for the last name Patchem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Patchem 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Patchem. 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 6 military records available for the last name Patchem. For the veterans among your Patchem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Patchem lifespan?

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