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Pawless Family History

Pawless 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: Lawless, Powless, Pawley, Paules, Harless, Pless, Powles, Wanless

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Where is the Pawless family from?

You can see how Pawless families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pawless family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Pawless families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Pawless families living in Lincolnshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Pawless's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Pawless families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 292 census records available for the last name Pawless. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pawless 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Pawless. 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 Pawless. For the veterans among your Pawless ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pawless lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2001, in the United States, Pawless life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Pawless in 1978 was 55, and 84 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pawless 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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