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Packnet Family History

Packnet 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, Hackney, Lackner, Packett, Pickney, Picker, Hacker, Hackett

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Where is the Packnet family from?

You can see how Packnet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Packnet family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Packnet families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Packnet families living in Mississippi. This was about 90% of all the recorded Packnet's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Packnet families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Packnet 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 Packnet ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Packnet. 45% of Packnet men worked as a Farm Laborer.

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    45%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Longshoreman
    23%

What Packnet family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 128 census records available for the last name Packnet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Packnet 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Packnet. 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 14 military records available for the last name Packnet. For the veterans among your Packnet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Packnet lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1996, in the United States, Packnet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Packnet in 1968 was 68, and 74 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Packnet 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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