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Pavelsky Family History

Pavelsky 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: Zavesky, Pawelski, Pavelko, Pavelka, Pavlovsky, Zaretsky, Pavey

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Where is the Pavelsky family from?

You can see how Pavelsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pavelsky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pavelsky family living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Pavelsky's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Pavelsky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pavelsky 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 Pavelsky ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Painter
    100%

What Pavelsky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 79 census records available for the last name Pavelsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pavelsky 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Pavelsky. 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 83 military records available for the last name Pavelsky. For the veterans among your Pavelsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pavelsky lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Pavelsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Pavelsky in 1967 was 65, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pavelsky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pavelsky 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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