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Paskin Family History

Paskin Surname Meaning

English (Staffordshire): from the Middle Welsh male personal name Pascen (Old Welsh Paskent from Latin Pascentius) or from a diminutive of the Middle English personal name derived from Pask(e) Pash(e) Paskes ‘Easter Passover’; see Pask.

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


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Where is the Paskin family from?

You can see how Paskin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paskin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Paskin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 171 Paskin families living in Staffordshire. This was about 66% of all the recorded Paskin's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Paskin families in 1891.
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What did your Paskin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Paskin. 19% of Paskin men worked as a General Labourer and 78% of Paskin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Paskin were General Laboureriron Works and Private Means.

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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 1939

  • General Labourer
    19%
  • Hawker
    12%
  • Incapacitated
    12%
  • General Laboureriron Works
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Private Means
    3%

What Paskin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Paskin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paskin 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 450 immigration records available for the last name Paskin. 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 385 military records available for the last name Paskin. For the veterans among your Paskin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paskin lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Paskin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Paskin in 1960 was 55, and 84 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Paskin 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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