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Pasciak Family History

Pasciak Surname Meaning

Polish:: patronymic from Paszek a pet form of the personal name Paweł (see Paul). Perhaps a variant of Paszczak a patronymic from the nickname Paszcza meaning ‘mouth’ or ‘jaw>.

Paszczak also denotes a sea fish known in English as the John Dory and this too could be the origin of the surname.

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


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Where is the Pasciak family from?

You can see how Pasciak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pasciak family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Pasciak families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Pasciak families living in New York. This was about 28% of all the recorded Pasciak's in USA. New York had the highest population of Pasciak families in 1920.
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What did your Pasciak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Office Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pasciak. 43% of Pasciak men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Pasciak women worked as an Office 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
    43%
  • Molder
    15%
  • Machine
    15%
  • Machinist
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Office Clerk
    100%

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Census Records

There are 473 census records available for the last name Pasciak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pasciak 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 331 immigration records available for the last name Pasciak. 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 245 military records available for the last name Pasciak. For the veterans among your Pasciak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pasciak lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Pasciak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Pasciak in 1962 was 61, and 74 in 2004.

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