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Pavelec Family History

Pavelec 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: Pavlic, Peveler, Pavese, Pavelich, Pavel, Pavelko, Pawelek, Pavelka

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Where is the Pavelec family from?

You can see how Pavelec families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pavelec family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pavelec families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Pavelec families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Pavelec's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Pavelec families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pavelec surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pavelec ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Comptometer Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pavelec. 67% of Pavelec men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Pavelec women worked as a Comptometer Operator. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Milling Machine Operator
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Comptometer Operator
    100%
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What Pavelec family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 409 census records available for the last name Pavelec. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pavelec 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 113 immigration records available for the last name Pavelec. 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 139 military records available for the last name Pavelec. For the veterans among your Pavelec ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pavelec lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Pavelec life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Pavelec in 1953 was 60, and 84 in 2004.

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