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Pacan Family History

Pacan Surname 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: Pagan, Payan, Pacana, Pavan, Palan, Pan, Papa, Kazan, Fagan, Madan

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Where is the Pacan family from?

You can see how Pacan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pacan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Pacan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Pacan family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Pacan's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Pacan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pacan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 122 census records available for the last name Pacan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pacan 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 130 immigration records available for the last name Pacan. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 42 military records available for the last name Pacan. For the veterans among your Pacan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pacan lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Pacan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Pacan in 1965 was 70, and 87 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pacan ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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