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Pavletich Family History

Pavletich 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: Pavlovich, Pavelich, Pavlich, Pletsch, Pavlic, Pavlovic, Miletich

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Where is the Pavletich family from?

You can see how Pavletich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pavletich family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Pavletich families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 12 Pavletich families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pavletich's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Pavletich families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pavletich surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Pavletich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Presser were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pavletich. 56% of Pavletich men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Pavletich women worked as a Presser. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pavletich were Miner and Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    56%
  • Kiln Burner
    23%
  • Miner
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Presser
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%
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What Pavletich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 937 census records available for the last name Pavletich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pavletich 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 188 immigration records available for the last name Pavletich. 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 145 military records available for the last name Pavletich. For the veterans among your Pavletich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pavletich lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Pavletich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Pavletich in 1956 was 46, and 90 in 2003.

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