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Pawkett Family History

Pawkett 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: Packett, Paskett, Hackett, Baskett, Puckett, Fawcett, Pallett

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Where is the Pawkett family from?

You can see how Pawkett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pawkett family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pawkett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Pawkett families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Pawkett's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Pawkett families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pawkett 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 Pawkett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mechanic was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pawkett. 34% of Pawkett men worked as a Mechanic.

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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

  • Mechanic
    34%
  • Owner Manager
    34%
  • Salesman
    34%

What Pawkett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 201 census records available for the last name Pawkett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pawkett 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Pawkett. 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 51 military records available for the last name Pawkett. For the veterans among your Pawkett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pawkett lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Pawkett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Pawkett in 1972 was 68, and 86 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pawkett

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pawkett 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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