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Packerd Family History

Packerd Name 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: Packard, Packer, Picker, Hacker, Pickard, Backer, Ackert, Acker

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Where is the Packerd family from?

You can see how Packerd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Packerd family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Packerd families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Packerd families living in Maine. This was about 50% of all the recorded Packerd's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Packerd families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Packerd surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Packerd ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Packerd ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 497 census records available for the last name Packerd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Packerd 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Packerd. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 64 military records available for the last name Packerd. For the veterans among your Packerd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Packerd lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1978, in the United States, Packerd life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Packerd in 1964 was 36, and 78 in 1978.

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