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Paske Family History

Paske Surname Meaning

English: variant of Pask. German: from a (Germanized Slavic) short form of the Latin personal name Paschalis (see Paschal).

German (Päske): from a (Germanized Slavic) pet form of the personal name Peter. German: habitational name from Paska in Thuringia.

Danish (Påske): very rare variant of Paaske a cognate of 2 above.

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


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Where is the Paske family from?

You can see how Paske families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paske family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Paske families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 20 Paske families living in London. This was about 18% of all the recorded Paske's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Paske families in 1891.
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What did your Paske ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Paske. 43% of Paske men worked as a Farmer and 77% of Paske women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Paske were French Polisher and At Home Sich.

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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

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Whally Petired
    29%
  • French Polisher
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Housewife
    7%
  • Private Means
    5%
  • At Home Sich
    5%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Paske. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paske 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 680 immigration records available for the last name Paske. 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 534 military records available for the last name Paske. For the veterans among your Paske ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paske lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Paske life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Paske in 1957 was 53, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Paske 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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