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Pawlowich Family History

Pawlowich 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: Pawlowicz, Pavlovich, Karlovich, Pavlovic, Popowich, Pawlowski

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Where is the Pawlowich family from?

You can see how Pawlowich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pawlowich family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Pawlowich families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pawlowich family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Pawlowich's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Pawlowich families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pawlowich 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 148 census records available for the last name Pawlowich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pawlowich 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Pawlowich. 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 24 military records available for the last name Pawlowich. For the veterans among your Pawlowich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pawlowich lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Pawlowich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Pawlowich in 1971 was 87, and 52 in 2002.

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