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Pawelko Family History

Pawelko 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: Pavelko, Palko, Pawelski, Pawel, Pawelek, Pavelka, Kaneko, Valko

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Where is the Pawelko family from?

You can see how Pawelko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pawelko family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Pawelko families living in Iowa. This was about 20% of all the recorded Pawelko's in USA. Iowa and 2 other states had the highest population of Pawelko families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pawelko 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 Pawelko ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pawelko. 100% of Pawelko men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Pawelko women worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Pawelko family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 635 census records available for the last name Pawelko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pawelko 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 340 immigration records available for the last name Pawelko. 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 82 military records available for the last name Pawelko. For the veterans among your Pawelko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pawelko lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Pawelko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Pawelko in 1961 was 61, and 80 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pawelko 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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