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Pavliger Family History

Pavliger 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: Parlier, Pavlicek, Palmer, Alger, Plier, Salinger, Javier, Callier

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Where is the Pavliger family from?

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

What did your Pavliger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Dentist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pavliger. 100% of Pavliger men worked as a Dentist. .

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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

  • Dentist
    100%
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What Pavliger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Pavliger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pavliger 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Pavliger. 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 7 military records available for the last name Pavliger. For the veterans among your Pavliger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pavliger lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1989, in the United States, Pavliger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Pavliger in 1969 was 61, and 93 in 1989.

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