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Pawek Family History

Pawek 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: Panek, Patek, Paek, Pasek, Pavek, Pacek, Palek, Pawel, Pak, Hawk

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Where is the Pawek family from?

You can see how Pawek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pawek family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pawek families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Pawek families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Pawek's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Pawek families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pawek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 91 census records available for the last name Pawek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pawek 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Pawek. 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 31 military records available for the last name Pawek. For the veterans among your Pawek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pawek lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Pawek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Pawek in 1966 was 71, and 101 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pawek 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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