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Paskett Family History

Paskett Name 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


Similar surnames: Haskett, Paskey, Baskett, Paske, Hackett, Pasker, Massett, Pickett

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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 1911 there were 6 Paskett families living in Alberta. This was about 86% of all the recorded Paskett's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Paskett families in 1911.
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.

What did your Paskett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Paskett. 58% of Paskett men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Paskett women worked as a Housewife. .

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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

  • Farmer
    58%
  • Mechanic
    16%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Mill
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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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 Canada, 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.

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