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Padavan Family History

Padavan Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Canavan, Hanavan, Padovano, Pavan, Padovani, Adrian, Balaban, Narayan

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Where is the Padavan family from?

You can see how Padavan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Padavan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Padavan family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Padavan's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Padavan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Padavan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Padavan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Picker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Padavan. 100% of Padavan women worked as a Picker.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Picker
    100%

What Padavan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Padavan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Padavan 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Padavan. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 23 military records available for the last name Padavan. For the veterans among your Padavan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Padavan lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Padavan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Padavan in 1963 was 65, and 76 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Padavan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Padavan 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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