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Pakell Family History

Pakell 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: Paskell, Pell, Patel, Kell, Lasell, Patella, Pakula, Powell, Parnell

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Where is the Pakell family from?

You can see how Pakell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pakell family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Pakell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Pakell family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Pakell's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Pakell families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pakell 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 20 census records available for the last name Pakell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pakell 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Pakell. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Pakell. For the veterans among your Pakell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pakell lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pakell 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pakell

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