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Patch Family History

Patch Name Meaning

English: variant of Pask . Americanized form of Czech and Slovak Pač (see Pac ). Probably also an Americanized form of German Petsch Pätsch (see Patsch ) or Patsch

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


Similar surnames: Pach, Pasch, March, Peth, Petch, Pech, Katch, Bach, Gasch, Patz

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Where is the Patch family from?

You can see how Patch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Patch family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Patch families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 33 Patch families living in Quebec. This was about 36% of all the recorded Patch's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Patch families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Patch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Patch ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Patch. 36% of Patch men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    36%
  • Labourer
    18%
  • Agent
    12%
  • Salesman
    12%
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Census Records

There are 39,000 census records available for the last name Patch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Patch 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Patch. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 8,000 military records available for the last name Patch. For the veterans among your Patch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Patch lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Patch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1956. The average life expectancy for Patch in 1946 was 67, and 74 in 2004.

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