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Pakka Family History

Pakka 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: Palka, Papka, Pak, Papa, Laska, Paske, Pack, Palla, Park, Pala

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Where is the Pakka family from?

You can see how Pakka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pakka family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Pakka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Pakka families living in Michigan. This was about 29% of all the recorded Pakka's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Pakka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pakka 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 Pakka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pakka. 100% of Pakka men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Pakka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 402 census records available for the last name Pakka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pakka 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 288 immigration records available for the last name Pakka. 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 104 military records available for the last name Pakka. For the veterans among your Pakka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pakka lifespan?

Between 1953 and 1999, in the United States, Pakka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Pakka in 1953 was 44, and 85 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pakka

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pakka 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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