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Pawolski Family History

Pawolski 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: Pawelski, Podolski, Wolski, Zapolski, Jaworski, Pacholski, Pawlowski

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Where is the Pawolski family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pawolski 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 Pawolski ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Pawolski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pawolski 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Pawolski. 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 8 military records available for the last name Pawolski. For the veterans among your Pawolski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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