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Patches Family History

Patches 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: Patchen, Pitcher, Patch, Hatcher, Parcher, Katcher, Patchell, Mathes

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Where is the Patches family from?

You can see how Patches families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Patches family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Patches families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Patches families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Patches's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Patches families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Patches 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 Patches ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Patches. 47% of Patches men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    47%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Helper
    14%
  • Farm Hand
    14%

What Patches family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 842 census records available for the last name Patches. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Patches 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Patches. 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 822 military records available for the last name Patches. For the veterans among your Patches ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Patches lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Patches life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Patches in 1965 was 72, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Patches

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Patches 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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