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Pasner Family History

Pasner 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: Kasner, Paster, Basner, Posner, Rasner, Pasker, Passer, Casner

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Where is the Pasner family from?

You can see how Pasner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pasner family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Pasner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Pasner families living in Indiana. This was about 32% of all the recorded Pasner's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Pasner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pasner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Pasner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pasner. 18% of Pasner men worked as a Salesman and 56% of Pasner women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pasner were Clerk and Bookkeeper. .

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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

  • Salesman
    18%
  • Plumber
    15%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Clerk
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    56%
  • Saleslady
    23%
  • Bookkeeper
    23%
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Census Records

There are 914 census records available for the last name Pasner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pasner 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 196 immigration records available for the last name Pasner. 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 41 military records available for the last name Pasner. For the veterans among your Pasner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pasner lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2000, in the United States, Pasner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Pasner in 1975 was 76, and 94 in 2000.

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