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Paskell Name Meaning

English: variant of Pascal .

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


Similar surnames: Gaskell, Paske, Maskell, Haskell, Castell, Parnell, Cassell, Parmele

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Where is the Paskell family from?

You can see how Paskell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paskell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Paskell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there was 1 Paskell family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Paskell's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Paskell families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Paskell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Paskell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Paskell. 34% of Paskell men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Paskell women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Paskell were Carpenter and Saleslady. .

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Proprietor
    12%
  • Porter
    12%
  • Carpenter
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Saleslady
    50%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Paskell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paskell 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 254 immigration records available for the last name Paskell. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 340 military records available for the last name Paskell. For the veterans among your Paskell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paskell lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Paskell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Paskell in 1963 was 78, and 90 in 2004.

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