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Packowski Family History

Packowski 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: Cackowski, Mackowski, Paczkowski, Pankowski, Palkowski, Jackowski

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Where is the Packowski family from?

You can see how Packowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Packowski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Packowski families living in New York. This was about 22% of all the recorded Packowski's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Packowski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Packowski 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 Packowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Typist were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Packowski. 72% of Packowski men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Packowski women worked as a Typist.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    72%
  • Presser
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Typist
    100%

What Packowski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 253 census records available for the last name Packowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Packowski 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Packowski. 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 82 military records available for the last name Packowski. For the veterans among your Packowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Packowski lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Packowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Packowski in 1962 was 72, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Packowski 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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