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Packley Family History

Packley 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: Mackley, Ackley, Rackley, Kackley, Jackley, Hackley, Yackley, Paley

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Where is the Packley family from?

You can see how Packley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Packley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Packley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Packley families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Packley's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Packley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Packley 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 147 census records available for the last name Packley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Packley 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Packley. 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 24 military records available for the last name Packley. For the veterans among your Packley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Packley lifespan?

Average Packley life expectancy in 1973 was 55 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Packley 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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