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Packar Family History

Packar 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: Packard, Packer, Pickar, Picker, Hacker, Pack, Bachar, Packman

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Where is the Packar family from?

You can see how Packar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Packar family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Packar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Packar family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Packar's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Packar families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Packar 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 172 census records available for the last name Packar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Packar 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Packar. 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 28 military records available for the last name Packar. For the veterans among your Packar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Packar lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Packar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Packar in 1964 was 75, and 82 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Packar 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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