This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Paguin family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Paguin Family History

Paguin 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: Paquin, Pagan, Palin, Papin, Agin, Daquin, Parkin, Magin, Paulin

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Paguin family from?

You can see how Paguin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paguin family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Paguin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Paguin families living in Quebec. This was about 82% of all the recorded Paguin's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Paguin families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Paguin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Paguin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Paguin. 16% of Paguin men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Paguin women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Paguin were Salesman and Operator.

View Census Data for Paguin | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    16%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Machinist
    14%
  • Salesman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    20%
  • Waitress
    16%
  • Seamstress
    12%
  • Operator
    8%

What Paguin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Paguin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paguin census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Paguin

Passenger Lists

There are 232 immigration records available for the last name Paguin. 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.

View all Paguin immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 49 military records available for the last name Paguin. For the veterans among your Paguin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Paguin military records

You've only scratched the surface of Paguin family history

Discover More

What is the average Paguin lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Paguin 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Paguin

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Paguin family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial