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Pawler Family History

Pawler 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: Lawler, Parler, Pawley, Paller, Paler, Palmer, Waller, Galler, Paley

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Where is the Pawler family from?

You can see how Pawler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pawler family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Pawler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Pawler families living in Louisiana. This was about 40% of all the recorded Pawler's in USA. Louisiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Pawler families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pawler 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 118 census records available for the last name Pawler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pawler 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Pawler. 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 20 military records available for the last name Pawler. For the veterans among your Pawler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pawler lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1981, in the United States, Pawler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Pawler in 1964 was 79, and 95 in 1981.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pawler 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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