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Pawlitz Family History

Pawlitz 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: Garlitz, Politz, Pawling, Panitz, Malitz, Pawlik, Platz, Parfitt

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Where is the Pawlitz family from?

You can see how Pawlitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pawlitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Pawlitz families living in Michigan. This was about 71% of all the recorded Pawlitz's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Pawlitz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pawlitz 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 Pawlitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pawlitz. 100% of Pawlitz men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Pawlitz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 178 census records available for the last name Pawlitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pawlitz 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Pawlitz. 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 50 military records available for the last name Pawlitz. For the veterans among your Pawlitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pawlitz lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Pawlitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Pawlitz in 1965 was 78, and 85 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pawlitz 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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