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Pawellek Family History

Pawellek 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: Pawelek, Weller, Lavelle, Capelle, Peller, Pelle, Patella, Powell

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Where is the Pawellek family from?

You can see how Pawellek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pawellek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pawellek family living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pawellek's in USA. Pennsylvania and 1 other state had the highest population of Pawellek families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Pawellek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pawellek 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Pawellek. 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 99 military records available for the last name Pawellek. For the veterans among your Pawellek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pawellek lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1999, in the United States, Pawellek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Pawellek in 1965 was 67, and 93 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pawellek 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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