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Pavlou Family History

Pavlou Surname Meaning

Greek (typically Cypriot): from the old genitive case of the personal name Pavlos see Paul.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Pavlou family from?

You can see how Pavlou families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pavlou family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pavlou family living in Massachusetts. This was about 33% of all the recorded Pavlou's in USA. Massachusetts and 2 other states had the highest population of Pavlou families in 1920.
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What did your Pavlou ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Pavlou family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pavlou. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pavlou 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 604 immigration records available for the last name Pavlou. 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 69 military records available for the last name Pavlou. For the veterans among your Pavlou ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pavlou lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Pavlou life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Pavlou in 1964 was 72, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pavlou 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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