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Pawenski Family History

Pawenski 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, Pasinski, Palinski, Pawloski, Zalenski, Zaleski, Polanski

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Where is the Pawenski family from?

You can see how Pawenski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pawenski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Pawenski families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Pawenski's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Pawenski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pawenski 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 Pawenski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pawenski. 100% of Pawenski men 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%

What Pawenski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Pawenski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pawenski 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 Pawenski. 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 Pawenski. For the veterans among your Pawenski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pawenski lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Pawenski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Pawenski in 1962 was 80, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pawenski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pawenski 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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