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Origins of the Patel surname

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About the Patels

We have a total number of 2378 records for people with the last name Patel.

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Where do most Patels live?

In 1921, most Patels lived in East.


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Interesting facts about Patels

How common is your surname?

526th most common surname in the UK

We have 139 records for the Patel surname. The oldest one dates back to 1910.

Who were Patels most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Patels.

What are the most common Patel first names?

  • Amit
  • Sanjay
  • Nisha
  • Priya

Our birth record sets tell us the names of Patel family members

Common jobs for Patels

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Patels in 1921
Dress Maker

2

Housemaid

2

Servant

2

Actress

1

Formerly Farmers Wife

1

Common Male occupations for Patels in 1921
Trader

5

Law Student

2

Agriculture & Law Student

1

Apprentice To Gold Beater

1

Barrister

1

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