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Pavlacka Family History

Pavlacka 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: Pavlick, Pavlak, Pavlica, Pavlock, Palacio, Palace, Plack, Pawlicki

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Where is the Pavlacka family from?

You can see how Pavlacka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pavlacka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Pavlacka families living in Minnesota. This was about 27% of all the recorded Pavlacka's in USA. Minnesota and 1 other state had the highest population of Pavlacka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pavlacka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pavlacka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mechanic and Packer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pavlacka. 100% of Pavlacka men worked as a Mechanic and 100% of Pavlacka women worked as a Packer. .

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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

  • Mechanic
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Packer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 234 census records available for the last name Pavlacka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pavlacka 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Pavlacka. 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 18 military records available for the last name Pavlacka. For the veterans among your Pavlacka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pavlacka lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Pavlacka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Pavlacka in 1966 was 80, and 83 in 2002.

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