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Pawlik Family History

Pawlik Surname Meaning

Polish and Sorbian: from the personal name Pawlik a pet form of Polish Paweł Sorbian Pawoł (see Paul). This surname is also found among Rusyns (Lemkos) in Poland.

Compare Paulick Paulik Pavlick and Pavlik.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Pawlik family from?

You can see how Pawlik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pawlik family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Pawlik families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 15 Pawlik families living in Texas. This was about 83% of all the recorded Pawlik's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Pawlik families in 1880.
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What did your Pawlik ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pawlik. 32% of Pawlik men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Pawlik women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pawlik were Truck Driver and Saleslady.

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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
    32%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • New Worker
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    20%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Maid
    12%
  • Saleslady
    9%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Pawlik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pawlik 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Pawlik. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Pawlik. For the veterans among your Pawlik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pawlik lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Pawlik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Pawlik in 1944 was 37, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pawlik 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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