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Pavlicek Family History

Pavlicek Name Meaning

Czech (Pavlíček): from a pet form of the personal name Pavlík itself a pet form of Pavel (see Paul ).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Pavlik, Havlicek, Pavlica, Pacek, Vanicek, Palek, Pavlak, Vasicek

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Where is the Pavlicek family from?

You can see how Pavlicek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pavlicek family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pavlicek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Pavlicek families living in Minnesota. This was about 32% of all the recorded Pavlicek's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Pavlicek families in 1880.
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What did your Pavlicek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pavlicek. 57% of Pavlicek men worked as a Farmer and 36% of Pavlicek women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pavlicek were Farm Hand 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    57%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farm Operator
    5%
  • Farm Hand
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    36%
  • Farm Laborer
    30%
  • New Worker
    12%
  • Housewife
    12%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Pavlicek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pavlicek 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 794 immigration records available for the last name Pavlicek. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Pavlicek. For the veterans among your Pavlicek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pavlicek lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Pavlicek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Pavlicek in 1944 was 26, and 82 in 2004.

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