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Pawliw Family History

Pawliw 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: Pawlik, Palin, Pawley, Paulin, Pavlis, Paglia, Pavlic, Pavlik, Parlin

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Where is the Pawliw family from?

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What did your Pawliw ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Pawliw. 100% of Pawliw men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Pawliw women worked as a Housekeeper.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Pawliw family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 517 census records available for the last name Pawliw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pawliw 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 124 immigration records available for the last name Pawliw. 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 11 military records available for the last name Pawliw. For the veterans among your Pawliw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pawliw lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2002, in the United States, Pawliw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Pawliw in 1961 was 46, and 81 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pawliw 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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