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Paivanen Family History

Paivanen 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: Waisanen, Raisanen, Paine, Rantanen, Toivonen, Karvonen, Moilanen

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Paivanen 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 11 census records available for the last name Paivanen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paivanen 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Paivanen. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Paivanen. For the veterans among your Paivanen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paivanen lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1976, in the United States, Paivanen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Paivanen in 1969 was 76, and 76 in 1976.

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