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Pavlow Family History

Pavlow 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: Pavlov, Parlow, Callow, Barlow, Ballow, Harlow, Palo, Peplow, Marlow

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Where is the Pavlow family from?

You can see how Pavlow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pavlow family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Pavlow families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Pavlow families living in Middlesex. This was about 64% of all the recorded Pavlow's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Pavlow families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pavlow 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 Pavlow ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Bus Driver
    100%

What Pavlow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 397 census records available for the last name Pavlow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pavlow 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 182 immigration records available for the last name Pavlow. 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 177 military records available for the last name Pavlow. For the veterans among your Pavlow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pavlow lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Pavlow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Pavlow in 1952 was 52, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pavlow 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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