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Pawelke Family History

Pawelke 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: Welke, Pawelski, Pawel, Pavelko, Pawelek, Pavelka, Paepke, Paske

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Census Records

There are 75 census records available for the last name Pawelke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pawelke 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Pawelke. 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 53 military records available for the last name Pawelke. For the veterans among your Pawelke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pawelke lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1996, in the United States, Pawelke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Pawelke in 1970 was 51, and 31 in 1996.

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