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Paik Family History

Paik Surname Meaning

Korean: variant of Paek. Chinese: variant Romanization of the surname 白 see Bai.

English: variant of Pask. Americanized form of Slovenian Pajk or Pajek: nickname from (an archaic spelling of) pajek ‘spider’.

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


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Where is the Paik family from?

You can see how Paik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paik family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Paik families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Paik families living in Derbyshire. This was about 26% of all the recorded Paik's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Paik families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Paik 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 Paik ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Paik. 46% of Paik men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Paik women worked as a Clerk.

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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
    46%
  • Miner
    13%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Proprietor
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Paik family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Paik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paik 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Paik. 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 495 military records available for the last name Paik. For the veterans among your Paik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paik lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Paik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Paik in 1965 was 72, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Paik

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Paik 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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