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Pakett Family History

Pakett 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: Packett, Paskett, Pagett, Hackett, Baskett, Puckett, Parent, Pallett

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Where is the Pakett family from?

You can see how Pakett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pakett family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Pakett families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Pakett family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Pakett's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Pakett families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pakett 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 85 census records available for the last name Pakett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pakett 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Pakett. 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 Pakett. For the veterans among your Pakett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pakett lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1996, in the United States, Pakett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Pakett in 1975 was 85, and 73 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pakett 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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