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Pavlovic Family History

Pavlovic Surname Meaning

Serbian and Croatian (Pavlović);

Slovak and Slovenian (Pavlovič): patronymic from the local equivalents of Paul (see Pavlic).

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


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Where is the Pavlovic family from?

You can see how Pavlovic families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pavlovic family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pavlovic families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Pavlovic families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Pavlovic's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Pavlovic families in 1880.
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What did your Pavlovic ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    50%
  • Inspector
    17%
  • Bartender
    12%
  • Miner
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Stitcher
    25%

What Pavlovic family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pavlovic. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pavlovic 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Pavlovic. 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 547 military records available for the last name Pavlovic. For the veterans among your Pavlovic ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pavlovic lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Pavlovic life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Pavlovic in 1960 was 62, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pavlovic ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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