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Patson Family History

Patson Surname Meaning

English (Durham and London):: from the Middle English personal name Pat(e) probably a pet form of Patrick + son.

See Pate and Patrick and compare Pattison with which Patson is often interchangeable.

Sometimes a shortened form of Pattinson (compare Patterson).

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


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Where is the Patson family from?

You can see how Patson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Patson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Patson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 20 Patson families living in London. This was about 32% of all the recorded Patson's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Patson families in 1891.
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What did your Patson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Patson. 100% of Patson women worked as an Unpaid 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Patson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Patson 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 673 immigration records available for the last name Patson. 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 230 military records available for the last name Patson. For the veterans among your Patson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Patson lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Patson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Patson in 1962 was 56, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Patson 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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