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Pawlawski Family History

Pawlawski 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: Pawlowski, Waclawski, Poplawski, Pawloski, Polanski, Zalewski

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Where is the Pawlawski family from?

You can see how Pawlawski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pawlawski family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pawlawski families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Pawlawski families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Pawlawski's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Pawlawski families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pawlawski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 153 census records available for the last name Pawlawski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pawlawski 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 182 immigration records available for the last name Pawlawski. 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 40 military records available for the last name Pawlawski. For the veterans among your Pawlawski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pawlawski lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Pawlawski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Pawlawski in 1952 was 31, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pawlawski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pawlawski 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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