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Pavelski Family History

Pavelski 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: Pawelski, Pakulski, Tafelski, Pavelko, Matelski, Pavelka, Zaleski

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Where is the Pavelski family from?

You can see how Pavelski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pavelski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Pavelski families living in New York. This was about 27% of all the recorded Pavelski's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Pavelski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pavelski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pavelski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Weaver were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pavelski. 60% of Pavelski men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Pavelski women worked as a Weaver. .

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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
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Weaver
    100%
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What Pavelski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 279 census records available for the last name Pavelski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pavelski 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Pavelski. 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 57 military records available for the last name Pavelski. For the veterans among your Pavelski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pavelski lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Pavelski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Pavelski in 1966 was 86, and 55 in 2004.

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