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Pawles Family History

Pawles 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: Pawley, Paules, Powles, Pawlus, Rawles, Pallas, Sales, Paley, Hawley

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Where is the Pawles family from?

You can see how Pawles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pawles family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Pawles families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Pawles family living in Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Pawles's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Pawles families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pawles 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 Pawles ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Pawles. 100% of Pawles women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 181 census records available for the last name Pawles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pawles 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Pawles. 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 11 military records available for the last name Pawles. For the veterans among your Pawles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pawles lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1980, in the United States, Pawles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Pawles in 1976 was 61, and 69 in 1980.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pawles 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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