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Pawk Family History

Pawk 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: Pak, Hawk, Pack, Park, Paek, Pauk, Pask, Paik, Palk, Pawl

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Where is the Pawk family from?

You can see how Pawk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pawk family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Pawk families living in Missouri. This was about 88% of all the recorded Pawk's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Pawk families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pawk 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 80 census records available for the last name Pawk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pawk 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Pawk. 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 9 military records available for the last name Pawk. For the veterans among your Pawk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pawk lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1996, in the United States, Pawk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Pawk in 1977 was 70, and 55 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pawk

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pawk 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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