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Pawaski Family History

Pawaski 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: Pawelski, Rawski, Pulaski, Kawasaki, Zawadski, Zawacki, Pataki

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Where is the Pawaski family from?

You can see how Pawaski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pawaski family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Pawaski families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Pawaski family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Pawaski's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Pawaski families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 62 census records available for the last name Pawaski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pawaski 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Pawaski. 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 9 military records available for the last name Pawaski. For the veterans among your Pawaski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pawaski lifespan?

Average Pawaski life expectancy in 1986 was 89 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pawaski 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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