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Pavelek Family History

Pavelek 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: Pawelek, Pavek, Palecek, Peveler, Pavlik, Pavese, Palek, Pavel

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Where is the Pavelek family from?

You can see how Pavelek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pavelek family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Pavelek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Pavelek families living in Ohio. This was about 19% of all the recorded Pavelek's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Pavelek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pavelek 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 Pavelek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pavelek. 56% of Pavelek 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
    56%
  • Farmer
    45%

What Pavelek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 403 census records available for the last name Pavelek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pavelek 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 117 immigration records available for the last name Pavelek. 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 151 military records available for the last name Pavelek. For the veterans among your Pavelek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pavelek lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Pavelek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Pavelek in 1956 was 46, and 64 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pavelek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pavelek 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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