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Patsley Family History

Patsley Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Parsley, Pasley, Paisley, Paley, Pashley, Wansley, Ansley, Hansley

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Where is the Patsley family from?

You can see how Patsley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Patsley family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Patsley families were found in USA in 1880, USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 2 Patsley families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Patsley's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Patsley families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Patsley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Patsley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Patsley 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Patsley. 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 3 military records available for the last name Patsley. For the veterans among your Patsley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Patsley lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1990, in the United States, Patsley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Patsley in 1988 was 75, and 72 in 1990.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Patsley 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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