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Pawlyk Family History

Pawlyk 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: Pawluk, Pawlik, Pawlak, Pawley, Palys, Pavlik, Paulk, Palek, Pawlus

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Where is the Pawlyk family from?

You can see how Pawlyk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pawlyk family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Pawlyk families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Pawlyk families living in Michigan. This was about 43% of all the recorded Pawlyk's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Pawlyk families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pawlyk 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 Pawlyk ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Barber and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pawlyk. 60% of Pawlyk men worked as a Barber and 100% of Pawlyk women worked as a New Worker.

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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

  • Barber
    60%
  • Mechanic
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

What Pawlyk family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 741 census records available for the last name Pawlyk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pawlyk 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 279 immigration records available for the last name Pawlyk. 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 102 military records available for the last name Pawlyk. For the veterans among your Pawlyk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pawlyk lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Pawlyk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Pawlyk in 1962 was 85, and 53 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pawlyk 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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