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Paker Family History

Paker Surname Meaning

English: variant of Packer.

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


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Where is the Paker family from?

You can see how Paker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paker family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Paker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 12 Paker families living in London. This was about 21% of all the recorded Paker's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Paker families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Paker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Paker 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 Paker. 100% of Paker men worked as a Builders Labourer and 87% of Paker 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
    87%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    10%
  • Shorthand Typist
    5%

What Paker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Paker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paker 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 978 immigration records available for the last name Paker. 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 611 military records available for the last name Paker. For the veterans among your Paker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paker lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Paker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Paker in 1967 was 71, and 63 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Paker 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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