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Pawliski Family History

Pawliski 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, Pawloski, Pawlowski, Pawelski, Palinski, Pawlik, Zaleski

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Where is the Pawliski family from?

You can see how Pawliski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pawliski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Pawliski families living in Michigan. This was about 40% of all the recorded Pawliski's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Pawliski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pawliski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pawliski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pawliski. 54% of Pawliski men worked as a 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
    54%
  • Assembler
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    14%
  • New Worker
    14%
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Census Records

There are 181 census records available for the last name Pawliski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pawliski 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Pawliski. 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 62 military records available for the last name Pawliski. For the veterans among your Pawliski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pawliski lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2000, in the United States, Pawliski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Pawliski in 1973 was 72, and 68 in 2000.

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