History of your Surname
Get access to Paskin family records.Start a free trial

Paskin Family History

Paskin Name Meaning

English (Staffordshire): from the Middle Welsh male personal name Pascen (Old Welsh Paskent from Latin Pascentius) or from a diminutive of the Middle English personal name derived from Pask(e) Pash(e) Paskes ‘Easter Passover’; see Pask .

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


Similar surnames: Askin, Parkin, Haskin, Laskin, Peskin, Baskin, Raskin, Bastin, Lakin

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Black & white image of a young woman scientist

Where is the Paskin family from?

You can see how Paskin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paskin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Paskin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 2 Paskin families living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Paskin's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Paskin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Paskin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Paskin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Paskin. 23% of Paskin men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Paskin women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Paskin were Peddler and Maid. .

View Census Data for Paskin | Data not to scale

*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

  • Laborer
    23%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Owner
    10%
  • Peddler
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    24%
  • Housewife
    16%
  • Bookkeeper
    16%
  • Maid
    16%
Black & white image of two construction labourers

What Paskin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Paskin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paskin census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search US census records for Paskin

Passenger Lists

There are 450 immigration records available for the last name Paskin. 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.

View all Paskin immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 385 military records available for the last name Paskin. For the veterans among your Paskin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Paskin military records

You've only scratched the surface of Paskin family history

Discover More

What is the average Paskin lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Paskin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Paskin in 1960 was 55, and 84 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Paskin

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Paskin family tree

Explore Your Tree

Browse profiles of historical people with the Paskin last name

Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial