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Pawlus Family History

Pawlus Surname Meaning

Polish: Partially Latinized form of the Polish personal name Paweł (see Pawel Paul).

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


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You can see how Pawlus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pawlus family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Pawlus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Pawlus families living in Surrey. This was about 83% of all the recorded Pawlus's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Pawlus families in 1891.
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What did your Pawlus ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Miner was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Pawlus. 100% of Pawlus men worked as a Miner.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Miner
    100%

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Census Records

There are 818 census records available for the last name Pawlus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pawlus 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 347 immigration records available for the last name Pawlus. 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 266 military records available for the last name Pawlus. For the veterans among your Pawlus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pawlus lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2003, in the United States, Pawlus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Pawlus in 1950 was 48, and 90 in 2003.

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