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Pawlins Family History

Pawlins 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: Pawling, Rawlins, Hawkins, Palin, Paulin, Pavlis, Salins, Rawling

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Where is the Pawlins family from?

You can see how Pawlins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pawlins family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Pawlins families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Pawlins family living in Ross and Cromarty. This was 100% of all the recorded Pawlins's in Scotland. Ross and Cromarty had the highest population of Pawlins families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Pawlins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pawlins 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Pawlins. 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 19 military records available for the last name Pawlins. For the veterans among your Pawlins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pawlins lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1992, in the United States, Pawlins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Pawlins in 1967 was 77, and 70 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pawlins 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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