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Pavlock Family History

Pavlock Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Polish Pawlak. Americanized form of Polish Pawlok and Czech Pavlok: from a derivative of the personal name Paweł (Polish) and Pavel (Czech) equivalents of Paul.

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


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Where is the Pavlock family from?

You can see how Pavlock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pavlock family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 17 Pavlock families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 28% of all the recorded Pavlock's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Pavlock families in 1920.
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What did your Pavlock ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Counter Girl were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pavlock. 45% of Pavlock men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Pavlock women worked as a Counter Girl. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pavlock were Mechanic and 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
    45%
  • Labor
    23%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Mechanic
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Counter Girl
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pavlock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pavlock 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 Pavlock. 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 468 military records available for the last name Pavlock. For the veterans among your Pavlock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pavlock lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Pavlock life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Pavlock in 1948 was 46, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pavlock 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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