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Packhan Family History

Packhan 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: Packman, Packham, Backman, Hackman, Jackman, Parkman, Rackham

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Where is the Packhan family from?

You can see how Packhan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Packhan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Packhan families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Packhan's in USA. New York had the highest population of Packhan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Packhan 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 Packhan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Household Duties (unpaid) was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Packhan. 100% of Packhan women worked as a Household Duties (unpaid).

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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

  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    100%

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Census Records

There are 116 census records available for the last name Packhan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Packhan 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Packhan. 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 10 military records available for the last name Packhan. For the veterans among your Packhan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Packhan lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Packhan 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Packhan

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