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Packett Name Meaning

English:: from the Middle English personal name Paket a pet form of Pake Paske (Old French Paque Pasques); see Pask . alternatively perhaps a nickname for a physically small person from Middle English paket pachet ‘small package’ (Old French pacquet).

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


Similar surnames: Pickett, Hackett, Ackert, Fickett, Beckett, Paskett, Shackett

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Where is the Packett family from?

You can see how Packett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Packett family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Packett families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Packett families living in Ontario. This was about 71% of all the recorded Packett's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Packett families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Packett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Packett ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Packett. 100% of Packett men worked as a Labourer. .

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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 1921

  • Labourer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Packett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Packett 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 326 immigration records available for the last name Packett. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 860 military records available for the last name Packett. For the veterans among your Packett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Packett lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Packett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Packett in 1955 was 33, and 82 in 2004.

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