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Pavela Family History

Pavela 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: Favela, Savela, Pavel, Pavelka, Parola, Palla, Vela, Savel, Pala

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Where is the Pavela family from?

You can see how Pavela families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pavela family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Pavela families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Pavela families living in Illinois. This was about 16% of all the recorded Pavela's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Pavela families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pavela surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pavela ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Fisherman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pavela. 24% of Pavela men worked as a Fisherman. .

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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

  • Fisherman
    24%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Miner
    16%
  • Fishing
    16%
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What Pavela family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 456 census records available for the last name Pavela. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pavela 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 154 immigration records available for the last name Pavela. 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 89 military records available for the last name Pavela. For the veterans among your Pavela ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pavela lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Pavela life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Pavela in 1964 was 75, and 80 in 2003.

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