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Patching Family History

Patching Surname Meaning

from Patching (Sussex) which is recorded as Pæccingas in 960 or Patching Hall in Broomfield (Essex) which is recorded as Pacingas in 1086.

The place-names derive from an Old English personal name *Pæcc(i) + the group name suffix -ingas.

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


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You can see how Patching families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Patching family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Patching families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 366 Patching families living in Sussex. This was about 58% of all the recorded Patching's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Patching families in 1891.
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What did your Patching ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Carpenter joiner and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Patching. 11% of Patching men worked as a Carpenter joiner and 80% of Patching women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Patching were Hairdresser and Domestic Servant.

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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

  • Carpenter joiner
    11%
  • Old Age Pensioner
    8%
  • Farmworker
    8%
  • Hairdresser
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Private Means
    2%
  • Domestic Servant
    2%

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Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Patching. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Patching 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 900 immigration records available for the last name Patching. 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 721 military records available for the last name Patching. For the veterans among your Patching ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Patching lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Patching life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Patching in 1963 was 65, and 61 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Patching 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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