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Pavlus Family History

Pavlus 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: Pavlis, Pawlus, Paulus, Pavlas, Pallas, Paus, Paules, Paulhus, Palos

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Where is the Pavlus family from?

You can see how Pavlus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pavlus family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Pavlus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Pavlus families living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Pavlus's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Pavlus families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pavlus 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 Pavlus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pavlus. 47% of Pavlus men worked as a Laborer and 38% of Pavlus women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pavlus were Farmer and Clerical.

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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
    47%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Farm Labor
    20%
  • Farmer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    38%
  • Laborer
    38%
  • Clerical
    25%

What Pavlus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 324 census records available for the last name Pavlus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pavlus 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 174 immigration records available for the last name Pavlus. 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 59 military records available for the last name Pavlus. For the veterans among your Pavlus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pavlus lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Pavlus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Pavlus in 1965 was 77, and 94 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pavlus 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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