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Patter Family History

Patter Surname Meaning

variant of Pater.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Patter family from?

You can see how Patter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Patter family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Patter families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 317 Patter families living in London. This was about 21% of all the recorded Patter's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Patter families in 1891.
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What did your Patter ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Incapacitated and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Patter. 24% of Patter men worked as an Incapacitated and 75% of Patter women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Patter were Bank Clerk and Private Means.

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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

  • Incapacitated
    24%
  • General Labourer
    12%
  • Retired General Labourer
    8%
  • Bank Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Private Means
    3%

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Census Records

There are 73,000 census records available for the last name Patter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Patter 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 7,000 immigration records available for the last name Patter. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Patter. For the veterans among your Patter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Patter lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Patter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Patter in 1967 was 81, and 99 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Patter 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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