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Pakey Family History

Pakey 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: Paley, Oakey, Pavey, Pacey, Pake, Paskey, Akey, Parkey, Pankey, Bakey

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Where is the Pakey family from?

You can see how Pakey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pakey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Pakey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Pakey families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 64% of all the recorded Pakey's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Pakey families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 207 census records available for the last name Pakey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pakey 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Pakey. 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 29 military records available for the last name Pakey. For the veterans among your Pakey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pakey lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1995, in the United States, Pakey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Pakey in 1979 was 66, and 74 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pakey 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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