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Patty Family History

Patty Surname Meaning

English: from the Middle English personal name Paty presumably a pet form of Patrick; see Pate and compare Pattie.

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


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Where is the Patty family from?

You can see how Patty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Patty family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Patty families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 17 Patty families living in Ontario. This was about 41% of all the recorded Patty's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Patty families in 1911.
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What did your Patty ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Patty. 23% of Patty men worked as a Farmer and 12% of Patty women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Patty were Truck Driver and Housewife.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    23%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    12%
  • Housekeeper
    8%
  • Stenographer
    8%
  • Housewife
    5%

What Patty family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 16,000 census records available for the last name Patty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Patty 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Patty. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Patty. For the veterans among your Patty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Patty lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Patty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Patty in 1942 was 27, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Patty 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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