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Pawlis Family History

Pawlis 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: Pavlis, Pawlus, Pawlik, Lawlis, Pallas, Paris, Allis, Palin, Malis

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Where is the Pawlis family from?

You can see how Pawlis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pawlis family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pawlis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Pawlis families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Pawlis's in USA. New York had the highest population of Pawlis families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 78 census records available for the last name Pawlis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pawlis 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Pawlis. 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 7 military records available for the last name Pawlis. For the veterans among your Pawlis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pawlis lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2002, in the United States, Pawlis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Pawlis in 1978 was 70, and 96 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pawlis 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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