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Pajonk Family History

Pajonk Surname 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: Paton, Pavon, Pajor, Pajak, Pavone, Pabon, Palone, Padon, Paone, Pan

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Where is the Pajonk family from?

You can see how Pajonk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pajonk family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pajonk family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Pajonk's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Pajonk families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pajonk 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 Pajonk ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pajonk. 100% of Pajonk 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 179 census records available for the last name Pajonk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pajonk 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 141 immigration records available for the last name Pajonk. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 154 military records available for the last name Pajonk. For the veterans among your Pajonk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pajonk lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Pajonk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Pajonk in 1959 was 37, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pajonk ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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