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Packert Family History

Packert 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: Packer, Ackert, Packett, Hackert, Paukert, Pickert, Mackert, Picker

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Where is the Packert family from?

You can see how Packert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Packert family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Packert families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Packert families living in London. This was about 71% of all the recorded Packert's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Packert families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Packert 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 Packert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Packert. 40% of Packert men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Packert women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    40%
  • Farme Work
    20%
  • Owner
    20%
  • Painter
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Packert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 938 census records available for the last name Packert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Packert 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 193 immigration records available for the last name Packert. 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 263 military records available for the last name Packert. For the veterans among your Packert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Packert lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Packert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Packert in 1963 was 92, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Packert 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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