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Pawski Family History

Pawski 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: Rawski, Paske, Laski, Rajski, Ploski, Pasko, Stawski, Pawelski

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Where is the Pawski family from?

You can see how Pawski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pawski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Pawski families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pawski's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Pawski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pawski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pawski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pawski. 100% of Pawski 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 186 census records available for the last name Pawski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pawski 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 127 immigration records available for the last name Pawski. 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 120 military records available for the last name Pawski. For the veterans among your Pawski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pawski lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Pawski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Pawski in 1964 was 51, and 90 in 2003.

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