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Paulavich Family History

Paulavich 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: Pavlovich, Slavich, Karlovich, Pavlovic, Faulstich, Pavich, Paulick

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Where is the Paulavich family from?

You can see how Paulavich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paulavich family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Paulavich family living in Rhode Island. This was 100% of all the recorded Paulavich's in USA. Rhode Island had the highest population of Paulavich families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Paulavich surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Paulavich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4 census records available for the last name Paulavich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paulavich 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Paulavich. 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 5 military records available for the last name Paulavich. For the veterans among your Paulavich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paulavich lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Paulavich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Paulavich in 1972 was 80, and 84 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Paulavich 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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