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Patmore Family History

Patmore Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from Podmore in Staffordshire which is recorded as Podemore in 1086, Poddemere in the 13th century, and Pademor in 1300, or possibly from Podimore (Somerset) or Patmore Hall in Albury (Hertfordshire), which is recorded as Patemere in 1086.

The Staffordshire placename derives from Old English pode, padde ‘toad’ + mōr ‘moor’ or perhaps mere ‘pool’. The Hertfordshire placename derives from the Old English personal name P(e)atta + Old English mere.

The etymology of the Somerset placename is uncertain due to a lack of medieval forms.

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


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You can see how Patmore families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Patmore family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Patmore families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 268 Patmore families living in Essex. This was about 37% of all the recorded Patmore's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Patmore families in 1891.
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What did your Patmore 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 Patmore. 20% of Patmore men worked as a General Labourer and 75% of Patmore women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Patmore were Gardener and Shorthand Typist.

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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
    20%
  • Builders Labourer
    9%
  • Bricklayer
    6%
  • Gardener
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Incapacitated
    2%
  • Shorthand Typist
    2%

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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Patmore. For the veterans among your Patmore ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Patmore lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Patmore life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Patmore in 1953 was 27, and 78 in 2004.

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