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Pawliger Family History

Pawliger 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: Parlier, Palmer, Alger, Plier, Salinger, Lawler, Callier, Parler

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Where is the Pawliger family from?

You can see how Pawliger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pawliger family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pawliger family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Pawliger's in USA. New York had the highest population of Pawliger families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pawliger 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 68 census records available for the last name Pawliger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pawliger 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Pawliger. 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 15 military records available for the last name Pawliger. For the veterans among your Pawliger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pawliger lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1996, in the United States, Pawliger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Pawliger in 1962 was 73, and 99 in 1996.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pawliger 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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