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Paschen Name Meaning

German: variant of Paasch

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


Similar surnames: Pasche, Rasche, Basche, Asche, Dascher, Paschke, Boschen, Paster

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Where is the Paschen family from?

You can see how Paschen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paschen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Paschen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Paschen family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Paschen's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Paschen families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Paschen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Paschen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Paschen. 33% of Paschen men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Paschen women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Paschen were Salesman and Cook. .

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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
    33%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Proprietor
    9%
  • Salesman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    25%
  • Maid
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Cook
    25%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Paschen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paschen 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 762 immigration records available for the last name Paschen. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Paschen. For the veterans among your Paschen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paschen lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Paschen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Paschen in 1957 was 56, and 83 in 2004.

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