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Pacewitz Family History

Pacewitz 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: Rakowitz, Jacobitz, Dewitz, Bonewitz, Panitz, Marwitz, Pacetti

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Where is the Pacewitz family from?

You can see how Pacewitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pacewitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pacewitz family living in Illinois. This was about 25% of all the recorded Pacewitz's in USA. Illinois and 3 other states had the highest population of Pacewitz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pacewitz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pacewitz ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Pacewitz ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Pacewitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pacewitz 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Pacewitz. 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 13 military records available for the last name Pacewitz. For the veterans among your Pacewitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pacewitz lifespan?

Between 1955 and 1996, in the United States, Pacewitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Pacewitz in 1955 was 52, and 80 in 1996.

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