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Pakman Family History

Pakman 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: Packman, Parkman, Paxman, Oakman, Patman, Eakman, Parman, Kalman

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Where is the Pakman family from?

You can see how Pakman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pakman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Pakman families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Pakman family living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pakman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Pakman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pakman 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 Pakman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Pakman. 100% of Pakman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Pakman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 106 census records available for the last name Pakman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pakman 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 133 immigration records available for the last name Pakman. 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 17 military records available for the last name Pakman. For the veterans among your Pakman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pakman lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1999, in the United States, Pakman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Pakman in 1979 was 77, and 105 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pakman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pakman 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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