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Packover Family History

Packover 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, Bockover, Dickover, Picker, Hacker, Cover, Fackler, Backer

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Where is the Packover family from?

You can see how Packover families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Packover family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Packover family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Packover's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Packover families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Packover. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Packover 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Packover. 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 7 military records available for the last name Packover. For the veterans among your Packover ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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