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Packin Family History

Packin 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: Parkin, Mackin, Paskin, Hankin, Pack, Packman, Haskin, Makin, Packer

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Where is the Packin family from?

You can see how Packin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Packin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Packin families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 13 Packin families living in Yorkshire. This was about 93% of all the recorded Packin's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Packin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Packin 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 Packin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Packin. 100% of Packin 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 Packin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 511 census records available for the last name Packin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Packin 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Packin. 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 165 military records available for the last name Packin. For the veterans among your Packin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Packin lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Packin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Packin in 1964 was 80, and 93 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Packin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Packin 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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