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Pawlan Family History

Pawlan 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: Patlan, Pawlak, Palan, Pallas, Kaplan, Palla, Balan, Pagan, Pala

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Where is the Pawlan family from?

You can see how Pawlan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pawlan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Pawlan families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 3 Pawlan families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Pawlan's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Pawlan families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pawlan 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 Pawlan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pawlan. 100% of Pawlan men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Pawlan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Pawlan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pawlan 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Pawlan. 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 Pawlan. For the veterans among your Pawlan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pawlan lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Pawlan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Pawlan in 1970 was 77, and 87 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pawlan 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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