Paskett History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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England

Etymology of Paskett

What does the name Paskett mean?

The Paskett surname is a habitational (local) name taken on from a place name in North Yorkshire. The place name is derived from the Middle English words "post" meaning a post or pole, and "gate," meaning a road.

Early Origins of the Paskett family

The surname Paskett was first found in the North Riding of Yorkshire at Postgate. One of the first records of the name was Thomas Postgate who was listed in Whitby (near Postgate) in 1349. Richard Poskett was listed in the area in 1514 and later William Postgate and Thomas Poskitt were both listed in the Yorkshire Wills of 1648. 1 Nicholas Postgate (c.1596-1679), the English Catholic martyr was born at Kirkdale House in the parish of Egton, near Whitby.

Early History of the Paskett family

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Paskett Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Postgate, Posthall, Posgate, Postkitt, Poskett, Posskiss, Postkiss and many more.

Early Notables of the Paskett family

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Paskett migration to Canada +

Paskett Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century

Jane Paskett, aged 28, who arrived in Saint John, New Brunswick aboard the ship "Prudence" in 1838
John Paskett, aged 40, who arrived in Saint John, New Brunswick aboard the ship "Prudence" in 1838
Maria Paskett, aged 5, who arrived in Saint John, New Brunswick aboard the ship "Prudence" in 1838
Elizabeth Paskett, aged 1, who arrived in Saint John, New Brunswick aboard the ship "Prudence" in 1838

Sources +

Reaney, P.H and R.M. Wilson, A Dictionary of English Surnames. London: Routledge, 1991. Print. (ISBN 0-415-05737-X)