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Pawels Family History

Pawels 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: Pauwels, Pawel, Pagels, Patel, Powell, Pagel, Papes, Gawel, Pages

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Where is the Pawels family from?

You can see how Pawels families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pawels family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pawels families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Pawels families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Pawels's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Pawels families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 115 census records available for the last name Pawels. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pawels 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Pawels. 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 13 military records available for the last name Pawels. For the veterans among your Pawels ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pawels lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Pawels life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Pawels in 1969 was 70, and 74 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pawels 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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