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Pawalski Family History

Pawalski 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: Pawelski, Kowalski, Walski, Pakulski, Rafalski, Zawadski, Pawloski

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Where is the Pawalski family from?

You can see how Pawalski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pawalski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pawalski family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pawalski's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Pawalski families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 73 census records available for the last name Pawalski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pawalski 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Pawalski. 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 5 military records available for the last name Pawalski. For the veterans among your Pawalski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pawalski lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1986, in the United States, Pawalski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Pawalski in 1976 was 61, and 70 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pawalski 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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