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Pawlett Family History

Pawlett Surname Meaning

from Pawlett (Somerset) which is recorded as Pavelet and Paulet in 1086 and Poulet in 1186. The place-name may derive from Old English pāl ‘stake pole’ + flēot ‘stream estuary inlet’.

from a double diminutive of the Middle English personal name Paw + -el- + -ot.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Pawlett family from?

You can see how Pawlett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pawlett family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Pawlett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 21 Pawlett families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 28% of all the recorded Pawlett's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Pawlett families in 1891.
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What did your Pawlett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Pawlett. 29% of Pawlett men worked as a Farmer and 76% of Pawlett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pawlett were Farm Foreman and Unpaid House Du.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farmer
    29%
  • Farm Labourer
    22%
  • Agricultural Labourer
    22%
  • Farm Foreman
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    76%
  • Domestic Duties
    12%
  • Private Means
    5%
  • Unpaid House Du
    5%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pawlett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pawlett 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 149 immigration records available for the last name Pawlett. 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 209 military records available for the last name Pawlett. For the veterans among your Pawlett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pawlett lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1995, in the United States, Pawlett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Pawlett in 1963 was 80, and 60 in 1995.

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