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Pawla Family History

Pawla 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: Palla, Pala, Patla, Paula, Paola, Pawlak, Pawl, Pallas, Paul, Papa

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Where is the Pawla family from?

You can see how Pawla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pawla family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pawla families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Pawla family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Pawla's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Pawla families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Pawla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pawla 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Pawla. 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 14 military records available for the last name Pawla. For the veterans among your Pawla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pawla lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1996, in the United States, Pawla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Pawla in 1963 was 80, and 96 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pawla 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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