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Paivan Family History

Paivan 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: Paiva, Pavan, Pagan, Galvan, Provan, Payan, Ivan, Cavan, Pappan

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Where is the Paivan family from?

You can see how Paivan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paivan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Paivan families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Paivan's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Paivan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Paivan 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 Paivan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mill Helper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Paivan. 100% of Paivan men worked as a Mill Helper.

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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

  • Mill Helper
    100%

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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Paivan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paivan 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 immigration records available for the last name Paivan. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Paivan. For the veterans among your Paivan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paivan lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Paivan 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Paivan

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