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Patrickson Family History

Patrickson Surname Meaning

From the personal name Patrick + -son. For the pattern, compare Agnes filia Patricii ‘Patrick's daughter’ 1377 in Poll Tax (Warton Northumb).

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


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Where is the Patrickson family from?

You can see how Patrickson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Patrickson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Patrickson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 94 Patrickson families living in Cumberland. This was about 44% of all the recorded Patrickson's in United Kingdom. Cumberland had the highest population of Patrickson families in 1891.
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What did your Patrickson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Colliery Hewer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Patrickson. 40% of Patrickson men worked as a Colliery Hewer and 82% of Patrickson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Patrickson were General Labourer and Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Colliery Hewer
    40%
  • Retired
    20%
  • Coal Miner Below
    20%
  • General Labourer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Private Means
    4%
  • Domestic Duties
    3%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Patrickson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Patrickson 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 510 immigration records available for the last name Patrickson. 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 197 military records available for the last name Patrickson. For the veterans among your Patrickson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Patrickson lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Patrickson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Patrickson in 1972 was 70, and 89 in 2003.

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