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Pavelchak Family History

Pavelchak 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: Pelchat, Pavelich, Pawelczyk, Pavlak, Pavelka, Favela, Patella

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Where is the Pavelchak family from?

You can see how Pavelchak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pavelchak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Pavelchak families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 56% of all the recorded Pavelchak's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Pavelchak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pavelchak 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 Pavelchak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pavelchak. 60% of Pavelchak men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Pavelchak women worked as a Maid.

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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
    60%
  • Waiter
    20%
  • New Worker
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Pavelchak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 200 census records available for the last name Pavelchak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pavelchak 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Pavelchak. 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 60 military records available for the last name Pavelchak. For the veterans among your Pavelchak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pavelchak lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Pavelchak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Pavelchak in 1965 was 73, and 67 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pavelchak

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pavelchak 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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