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Pajewski Family History

Pajewski 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: Majewski, Rajewski, Gajewski, Zalewski, Rojewski, Pniewski, Galewski

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Where is the Pajewski family from?

You can see how Pajewski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pajewski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Pajewski families living in Michigan. This was about 21% of all the recorded Pajewski's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Pajewski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pajewski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pajewski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pajewski. 47% of Pajewski men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Pajewski women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pajewski were Foreman and Housewife. .

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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
    47%
  • Mechanic
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    14%
  • Foreman
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%
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Census Records

There are 485 census records available for the last name Pajewski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pajewski 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 187 immigration records available for the last name Pajewski. 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 141 military records available for the last name Pajewski. For the veterans among your Pajewski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pajewski lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Pajewski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Pajewski in 1964 was 64, and 68 in 2004.

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