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Pavlakis Family History

Pavlakis 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: Pavlis, Pavlak, Pavlas, Pallas, Palacio, Paradis, Alanis, Pallares

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Where is the Pavlakis family from?

You can see how Pavlakis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pavlakis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Pavlakis families living in California. This was about 20% of all the recorded Pavlakis's in USA. California had the highest population of Pavlakis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pavlakis 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 Pavlakis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cook and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pavlakis. 34% of Pavlakis men worked as a Cook and 100% of Pavlakis women worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Cook
    34%
  • Restaurant Operator
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Waiter
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Pavlakis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 625 census records available for the last name Pavlakis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pavlakis 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 547 immigration records available for the last name Pavlakis. 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 92 military records available for the last name Pavlakis. For the veterans among your Pavlakis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pavlakis lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Pavlakis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Pavlakis in 1955 was 33, and 91 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pavlakis 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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