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Pakish Family History

Pakish 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: Parish, Paris, Parrish, Prakash, Barish, Fabish, Danish, Pais, Popish

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Where is the Pakish family from?

You can see how Pakish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pakish family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Pakish families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Pakish families living in Ohio. This was about 43% of all the recorded Pakish's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Pakish families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pakish 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 Pakish ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pakish. 100% of Pakish men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Pakish family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 132 census records available for the last name Pakish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pakish 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Pakish. 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 75 military records available for the last name Pakish. For the veterans among your Pakish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pakish lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Pakish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Pakish in 1965 was 54, and 78 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pakish

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pakish 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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