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Pawlecki Family History

Pawlecki 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: Pawlicki, Galecki, Kawecki, Malecki, Pilecki, Pawloski, Zaleski

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Where is the Pawlecki family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pawlecki 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 Pawlecki ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Glass Cutter
    100%
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Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Pawlecki. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pawlecki 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Pawlecki. 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 15 military records available for the last name Pawlecki. For the veterans among your Pawlecki ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pawlecki lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2000, in the United States, Pawlecki life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Pawlecki in 1971 was 90, and 83 in 2000.

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