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Pawelsky Family History

Pawelsky 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: Pawelski, Pawelek, Zaretsky, Pawley, Wolsky, Twersky, Zavesky, Polsky

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Where is the Pawelsky family from?

You can see how Pawelsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pawelsky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pawelsky family living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Pawelsky's in USA. New York and 2 other states had the highest population of Pawelsky families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 112 census records available for the last name Pawelsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pawelsky 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Pawelsky. 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 17 military records available for the last name Pawelsky. For the veterans among your Pawelsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pawelsky lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1999, in the United States, Pawelsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Pawelsky in 1973 was 65, and 89 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pawelsky 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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