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Patterman Family History

Patterman Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Batterman, Putterman, Ratterman, Waterman, Patterson, Alterman

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Where is the Patterman family from?

You can see how Patterman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Patterman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Patterman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 22 Patterman families living in Illinois. This was about 63% of all the recorded Patterman's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Patterman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Patterman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Patterman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Patterman. 27% of Patterman men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Patterman women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Patterman were Clerk and Bookkeeper. .

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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
    27%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Machinist
    14%
  • Clerk
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    24%
  • Stenographer
    24%
  • Saleslady
    24%
  • Bookkeeper
    16%
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Census Records

There are 790 census records available for the last name Patterman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Patterman 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Patterman. 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 51 military records available for the last name Patterman. For the veterans among your Patterman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Patterman lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Patterman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Patterman in 1956 was 66, and 88 in 2003.

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