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Packson Family History

Packson 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: Jackson, Parson, Packman, Rickson, Paulson, Hickson, Nickson, Buckson

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Where is the Packson family from?

You can see how Packson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Packson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Packson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1840 there were 2 Packson families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Packson's in USA. New York had the highest population of Packson families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Packson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Packson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Packson. 80% of Packson men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Packson women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Packson were Farmer and Day Work. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    80%
  • Farmer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    34%
  • Maid
    34%
  • Day Work
    34%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Packson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Packson 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 123 immigration records available for the last name Packson. 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 62 military records available for the last name Packson. For the veterans among your Packson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Packson lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1988, in the United States, Packson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Packson in 1968 was 84, and 79 in 1988.

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