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Pavlos Family History

Pavlos 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: Palos, Pavlis, Paulos, Pavlov, Pavlas, Pallas, Mavros, Palo, Poulos

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Where is the Pavlos family from?

You can see how Pavlos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pavlos family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Pavlos families living in Illinois. This was about 18% of all the recorded Pavlos's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Pavlos families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pavlos 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 Pavlos ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pavlos. 50% of Pavlos men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Pavlos women worked as a Laborer.

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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
    50%
  • Laborer
    36%
  • Proprietor
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Pavlos family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 396 census records available for the last name Pavlos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pavlos 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 261 immigration records available for the last name Pavlos. 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 316 military records available for the last name Pavlos. For the veterans among your Pavlos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pavlos lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Pavlos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Pavlos in 1953 was 57, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pavlos

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pavlos 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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