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Patey Family History

Patey Surname Meaning

English: variant of Patty.

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


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Where is the Patey family from?

You can see how Patey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Patey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Patey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 142 Patey families living in London. This was about 23% of all the recorded Patey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Patey families in 1891.
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What did your Patey 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 Patey. 12% of Patey men worked as a General Labourer and 80% of Patey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Patey were Incapacitated 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

  • General Labourer
    12%
  • Gardener
    10%
  • Retired
    10%
  • Incapacitated
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Domestic Servant
    3%

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Census Records

There are 18,000 census records available for the last name Patey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Patey 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 8,000 immigration records available for the last name Patey. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Patey. For the veterans among your Patey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Patey lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Patey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Patey in 1963 was 80, and 55 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Patey 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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