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Pasnak Family History

Pasnak Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Panek, Panas, Maslak, Pasciak, Pascal, Pasek, Patak, Manak, Pasha

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Where is the Pasnak family from?

You can see how Pasnak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pasnak family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Pasnak families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Pasnak families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Pasnak's in USA. New York had the highest population of Pasnak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pasnak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pasnak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pasnak. 100% of Pasnak men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 238 census records available for the last name Pasnak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pasnak 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Pasnak. 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 63 military records available for the last name Pasnak. For the veterans among your Pasnak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pasnak lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Pasnak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Pasnak in 1966 was 74, and 76 in 2003.

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