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Paukert Family History

Paukert Name Meaning

German: variant of Pauker ‘drummer’.

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


Similar surnames: Peikert, Daubert, Nauert, Haupert, Hackert, Haubert, Taubert, Baumert

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Where is the Paukert family from?

You can see how Paukert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paukert family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Paukert families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Paukert families living in Nottinghamshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Paukert's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Paukert families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Paukert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Paukert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Paukert. 34% of Paukert men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Paukert women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Paukert were Clerk and Waitress. .

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Machinist
    25%
  • Clerk
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%
  • Waitress
    34%
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Census Records

There are 691 census records available for the last name Paukert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paukert 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 106 immigration records available for the last name Paukert. 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 398 military records available for the last name Paukert. For the veterans among your Paukert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paukert lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Paukert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Paukert in 1963 was 78, and 60 in 2004.

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