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Pawl Name Meaning

English: variant of Paul .

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


Similar surnames: Paul, Poll, Pal, Pawel, Gall, Pahl, Pane, Pauly, Pach, Rawle

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Where is the Pawl family from?

You can see how Pawl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pawl family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pawl families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Pawl family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Pawl's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Pawl families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pawl surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pawl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pawl. 100% of Pawl men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Pawl women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pawl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pawl 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 143 immigration records available for the last name Pawl. 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 495 military records available for the last name Pawl. For the veterans among your Pawl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pawl lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Pawl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Pawl in 1962 was 75, and 75 in 2004.

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