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Packenson Family History

Packenson 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: Parkinson, Haakenson, Dickenson, Ackerson, Parkerson, Patterson

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Where is the Packenson family from?

You can see how Packenson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Packenson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Packenson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Packenson family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Packenson's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Packenson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Packenson 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 36 census records available for the last name Packenson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Packenson 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Packenson. 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 Packenson. For the veterans among your Packenson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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