Origins of the Patton surname
About the Pattons
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Interesting facts about Patton
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Patton surname. The oldest one dates back to 1820.
What are the most common Patton first names?
John
James
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Pattons
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Pattons in 1921
Dressmaker
42
Domestic Servant
38
Living On Own Means
22
F S
20
General Servant
18
Common male occupations for Pattons in 1921
Farm Hands
161
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers
146
Coal Miner
112
General Farmers
91
Tinsmiths
55
