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Patsy Family History

Patsy Name Meaning

Possibly English but unexplained.

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


Similar surnames: Pay, Patty, Passe, Patey, Passey, Putty, Paley, Paddy, Pacey, Athy

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Where is the Patsy family from?

You can see how Patsy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Patsy family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Patsy families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Patsy family living in California. This was about 14% of all the recorded Patsy's in USA. California and 6 other states had the highest population of Patsy families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Patsy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Patsy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Patsy. 37% of Patsy men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Patsy women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Patsy were Labor and Typist. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    37%
  • Miner
    12%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Labor
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    22%
  • Maid
    16%
  • Clerk
    11%
  • Typist
    11%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Patsy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Patsy 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 184 immigration records available for the last name Patsy. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 534 military records available for the last name Patsy. For the veterans among your Patsy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Patsy lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Patsy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Patsy in 1948 was 41, and 75 in 2004.

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