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Packes Family History

Packes 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: Packer, Mackes, Backes, Parkes, Picker, Hacker, Paske, Pack, Pace

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Where is the Packes family from?

You can see how Packes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Packes family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Packes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Packes families living in Massachusetts. This was about 82% of all the recorded Packes's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Packes families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Packes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Packes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Packes. 100% of Packes women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Packes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 218 census records available for the last name Packes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Packes 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Packes. 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 21 military records available for the last name Packes. For the veterans among your Packes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Packes lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2001, in the United States, Packes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Packes in 1973 was 61, and 33 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Packes 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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