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Patchett Family History

Patchett Surname Meaning

English:: from the Middle English personal name Pachet an Old French pet form of Pach; see Pask. variant of Paget.

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


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Where is the Patchett family from?

You can see how Patchett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Patchett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Patchett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 690 Patchett families living in Yorkshire. This was about 45% of all the recorded Patchett's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Patchett families in 1891.
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What did your Patchett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Patchett. 10% of Patchett men worked as a General Labourer and 70% of Patchett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Patchett were Agricultural 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

  • General Labourer
    10%
  • Farmer
    8%
  • Farm Labourer
    7%
  • Agricultural Labourer
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    70%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Housewife
    2%

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Census Records

There are 32,000 census records available for the last name Patchett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Patchett 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Patchett. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Patchett. For the veterans among your Patchett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Patchett lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Patchett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Patchett in 1953 was 37, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Patchett 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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