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Padvan Family History

Padvan 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: Pavan, Madan, Pagan, Galvan, Provan, Pradhan, Payan, Radman, Cavan

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Where is the Padvan family from?

You can see how Padvan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Padvan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Padvan families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Padvan family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Padvan's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Padvan families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Padvan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Padvan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Padvan 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Padvan. 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 3 military records available for the last name Padvan. For the veterans among your Padvan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Padvan lifespan?

Average Padvan life expectancy in 1991 was 41 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Padvan 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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