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Paavola Family History

Paavola Surname Meaning

Finnish: habitational name from farms so named from the personal name Paavo (from Latin Paulus; see Paul) + the locative ending -la thus referring to ‘Paavo's farm’.

Established as a hereditary surname since the 19th century e.g. in Ostrobothnia.

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


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Where is the Paavola family from?

You can see how Paavola families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paavola family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Paavola families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Paavola family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Paavola's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Paavola families in 1911.
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What did your Paavola ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Paavola. 40% of Paavola men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Paavola women worked as a Maid.

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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

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Farming
    15%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Paavola family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Paavola. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paavola 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 918 immigration records available for the last name Paavola. 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 229 military records available for the last name Paavola. For the veterans among your Paavola ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paavola lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Paavola life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Paavola in 1962 was 81, and 76 in 2004.

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