Patey Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Patey Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Patey family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 32
Female Servant 15
Independent 14
Male Servant 8
Shoe Maker 4
Ag Labourer 4
Independant 3
Basket Maker 3
Gardener 3
Labourer 2
Pauper 2
Blacksmith 2
Dress Maker 2
Merchant 2
Navy 2
Carpenter 2
Barket Maker 2
Lace Hand 1
Milliner 1
Sailor 1
School Mistress 1
Timber's Merchant 1
Wheel Wright 1
Cordwainer 1
Washerwoman 1

Patey Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Patey 100% 4,474
2 Peaty 60% 1,662
3 Patty 80% 893
4 Pattie 50% 861
5 Paty 80% 126
6 Peatey 83% 108

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The surname Patey is the most popular version of all its varients

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