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Pakin Family History

Pakin 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: Makin, Palin, Lakin, Papin, Parkin, Padin, Eakin, Paskin, Akin, Dakin

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Where is the Pakin family from?

You can see how Pakin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pakin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Pakin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Pakin family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Pakin's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Pakin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pakin 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 Pakin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pakin. 50% of Pakin men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Painter
    25%
  • Machinist
    25%

What Pakin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 415 census records available for the last name Pakin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pakin 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 153 immigration records available for the last name Pakin. 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.

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Draft Cards

There are 32 military records available for the last name Pakin. For the veterans among your Pakin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pakin lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Pakin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Pakin in 1971 was 59, and 66 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pakin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pakin 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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