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Paca Family History

Paca 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: Papa, Pack, Pala, Pace, Baca, Pach, Pica, Pac, Vaca, Para

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Where is the Paca family from?

You can see how Paca families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paca family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Paca families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Paca families living in Alberta. This was about 88% of all the recorded Paca's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Paca families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Paca 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 Paca ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Paca. 53% of Paca men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Paca women worked as an Operator.

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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

  • Laborer
    53%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Engineer
    12%
  • Salesman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

What Paca family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Paca. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paca 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 240 immigration records available for the last name Paca. 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 719 military records available for the last name Paca. For the veterans among your Paca ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paca lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Paca life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Paca in 1963 was 75, and 81 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Paca

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Paca 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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