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Pasek Family History

Pasek Surname Meaning

Polish: nickname from pasek ‘little belt girdle’ presumably applied to someone who wore a distinctive girdle.

Czech and Slovak (Pašek): from a pet form of the personal name Pavel Slovak commonly Pavol (see Paul).

Possibly also an Americanized form of Polish Paszek: from a pet form of the personal name Paweł Polish form of Paul.

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


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Where is the Pasek family from?

You can see how Pasek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pasek family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Pasek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Pasek family living in Cornwall. This was 100% of all the recorded Pasek's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Pasek families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pasek 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 Pasek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pasek. 26% of Pasek men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Pasek women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pasek were Mechanic and Stenographer.

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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
    26%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Salesman
    5%
  • Mechanic
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    22%
  • New Worker
    14%
  • Teacher
    14%
  • Stenographer
    9%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Pasek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pasek 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 867 immigration records available for the last name Pasek. 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 794 military records available for the last name Pasek. For the veterans among your Pasek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pasek lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Pasek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Pasek in 1955 was 54, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pasek 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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