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Pakson Family History

Pakson 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: Parson, Payson, Paxson, Papson, Passon, Pawson, Samson, Parsons

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Where is the Pakson family from?

You can see how Pakson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pakson family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Pakson families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Pakson families living in Ross and Cromarty. This was 100% of all the recorded Pakson's in Scotland. Ross and Cromarty had the highest population of Pakson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pakson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Pakson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pakson 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Pakson. 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 9 military records available for the last name Pakson. For the veterans among your Pakson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pakson lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pakson 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pakson

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