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Pavolka Family History

Pavolka 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: Pavelka, Parola, Polka, Paavola, Palka, Paola, Patoka, Kapolka

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Where is the Pavolka family from?

You can see how Pavolka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pavolka family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pavolka families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Pavolka families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Pavolka's in USA. New York had the highest population of Pavolka families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pavolka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 79 census records available for the last name Pavolka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pavolka 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Pavolka. 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 39 military records available for the last name Pavolka. For the veterans among your Pavolka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pavolka lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1998, in the United States, Pavolka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Pavolka in 1968 was 80, and 83 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pavolka 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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