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Pawly Family History

Pawly 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: Pawley, Pauly, Pawl, Paul, Palm, Pay, Early, Paley, Hawley, Palla

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Where is the Pawly family from?

You can see how Pawly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pawly family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Pawly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Pawly families living in Leicestershire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Pawly's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Pawly families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 333 census records available for the last name Pawly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pawly 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Pawly. 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 Pawly. For the veterans among your Pawly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pawly lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2003, in the United States, Pawly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Pawly in 1981 was 86, and 68 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pawly 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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