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Paskett Family History

Paskett Surname Meaning

English: from a pet form of the medieval personal name from the Middle English personal name Pask(e) Pash(e) (see Pask) + the diminutive suffix -et.

This surname is now rare in Britain.

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


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Where is the Paskett family from?

You can see how Paskett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paskett family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Paskett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 33 Paskett families living in Sussex. This was about 31% of all the recorded Paskett's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Paskett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Paskett 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 Paskett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Paskett. 75% of Paskett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Daily Maid (paid)
    13%
  • Linker Hosiery Manu
    13%

What Paskett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Paskett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paskett 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 161 immigration records available for the last name Paskett. 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 210 military records available for the last name Paskett. For the veterans among your Paskett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paskett lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Paskett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Paskett in 1956 was 49, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Paskett

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Paskett 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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