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Paukstis Family History

Paukstis 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: Austin, Custis, Laukaitis, Huestis, Faustin, Heustis, Paustian

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Where is the Paukstis family from?

You can see how Paukstis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paukstis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 13 Paukstis families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 59% of all the recorded Paukstis's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Paukstis families in 1920.
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What did your Paukstis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Paukstis. 77% of Paukstis men worked as a Laborer and 67% of Paukstis women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Paukstis were Machinist and Packer.

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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
    77%
  • Machinist
    24%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Packer
    34%

What Paukstis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 315 census records available for the last name Paukstis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paukstis 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Paukstis. 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 120 military records available for the last name Paukstis. For the veterans among your Paukstis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paukstis lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Paukstis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Paukstis in 1962 was 69, and 82 in 2003.

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