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Packett Family History

Packett Surname Meaning

English:: from the Middle English personal name Paket a pet form of Pake Paske (Old French Paque Pasques); see Pask.

Alternatively, perhaps a nickname for a physically small person from Middle English paket pachet ‘small package’ (Old French pacquet).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Packett family from?

You can see how Packett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Packett family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Packett families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 32 Packett families living in Yorkshire. This was about 24% of all the recorded Packett's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Packett families in 1891.
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What did your Packett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Packett. 34% of Packett men worked as a General Labourer and 81% of Packett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Packett were Bricklayer and Incapacitated.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    34%
  • Gardener
    34%
  • Bricklayer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    81%
  • Housewife
    13%
  • Incapacitated
    7%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Packett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Packett 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 326 immigration records available for the last name Packett. 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 860 military records available for the last name Packett. For the veterans among your Packett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Packett lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Packett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Packett in 1955 was 33, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Packett 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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