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Pavlowski Family History

Pavlowski 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: Pawlowski, Pavlovsky, Sadlowski, Pankowski, Maslowski, Palkowski

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Where is the Pavlowski family from?

You can see how Pavlowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pavlowski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 12 Pavlowski families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 46% of all the recorded Pavlowski's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Pavlowski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pavlowski 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 Pavlowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pavlowski. 38% of Pavlowski 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
    38%
  • Laborer
    38%
  • New Worker
    25%

What Pavlowski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 495 census records available for the last name Pavlowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pavlowski 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 124 immigration records available for the last name Pavlowski. 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 136 military records available for the last name Pavlowski. For the veterans among your Pavlowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pavlowski lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Pavlowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Pavlowski in 1963 was 70, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pavlowski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pavlowski 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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