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Pavelka Family History

Pavelka Surname Meaning

Czech: from a pet form of the personal name Pavel (see Paul).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Pavelka family from?

You can see how Pavelka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pavelka family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pavelka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Pavelka families living in New York. This was about 56% of all the recorded Pavelka's in USA. New York had the highest population of Pavelka families in 1880.
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What did your Pavelka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pavelka. 30% of Pavelka men worked as a Farmer and 14% of Pavelka women worked as a Servant. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pavelka were Farming and Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Machinist
    10%
  • Farming
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    14%
  • Presser
    9%
  • Teacher
    9%
  • Bookkeeper
    9%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Pavelka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pavelka 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Pavelka. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Pavelka. For the veterans among your Pavelka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pavelka lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Pavelka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Pavelka in 1952 was 68, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pavelka 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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