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Pavalka Family History

Pavalka 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: Pavelka, Papalia, Palka, Vavala, Pavelko, Havelka, Savala, Zavala

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Where is the Pavalka family from?

You can see how Pavalka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pavalka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pavalka family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Pavalka's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Pavalka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pavalka 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 Pavalka ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farming
    100%

What Pavalka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 106 census records available for the last name Pavalka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pavalka 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Pavalka. 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 7 military records available for the last name Pavalka. For the veterans among your Pavalka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pavalka lifespan?

Average Pavalka life expectancy in 1980 was 52 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pavalka

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pavalka 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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