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Pactwa Family History

Pactwa Name 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: Patla, Pacyna, Pacha, Pacana, Pata, Hata, Papa, Pastor, Payton

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Where is the Pactwa family from?

You can see how Pactwa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pactwa family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pactwa family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Pactwa's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Pactwa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pactwa surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pactwa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pactwa. 100% of Pactwa women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 69 census records available for the last name Pactwa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pactwa 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Pactwa. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 12 military records available for the last name Pactwa. For the veterans among your Pactwa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pactwa lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Pactwa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Pactwa in 1966 was 51, and 90 in 2002.

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