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Pavolko Family History

Pavolko 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: Pavelko, Avolio, Palko, Paolo, Pavelka, Parola, Priolo, Apollo, Valko

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Where is the Pavolko family from?

You can see how Pavolko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pavolko family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Pavolko families living in Illinois. This was about 40% of all the recorded Pavolko's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Pavolko families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pavolko 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 Pavolko ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pavolko. 67% of Pavolko men 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

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Coal Loader
    34%

What Pavolko family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 142 census records available for the last name Pavolko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pavolko 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Pavolko. 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 45 military records available for the last name Pavolko. For the veterans among your Pavolko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pavolko lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Pavolko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Pavolko in 1967 was 54, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pavolko 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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