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Packford Family History

Packford Surname Meaning

variant of Paxford.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Packford family from?

You can see how Packford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Packford family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Packford families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 37 Packford families living in Oxfordshire. This was about 55% of all the recorded Packford's in United Kingdom. Oxfordshire had the highest population of Packford families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Packford 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 Packford ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Packford. 100% of Packford men worked as a Builders Labourer and 84% of Packford 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Builders Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Incapacitated
    8%
  • Dressmaker
    8%

What Packford family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 950 census records available for the last name Packford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Packford 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 146 immigration records available for the last name Packford. 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 69 military records available for the last name Packford. For the veterans among your Packford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Packford lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1978, in the United States, Packford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Packford in 1966 was 51, and 57 in 1978.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Packford 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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