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Pacton Family History

Pacton 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: Payton, Parton, Picton, Acton, Paxton, Panton, Paton, Patton, Easton

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Where is the Pacton family from?

You can see how Pacton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pacton family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pacton families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 7 Pacton families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Pacton's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Pacton families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 108 census records available for the last name Pacton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pacton 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Pacton. 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 11 military records available for the last name Pacton. For the veterans among your Pacton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pacton lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2001, in the United States, Pacton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Pacton in 1978 was 71, and 90 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pacton 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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