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Pavatt Family History

Pavatt 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: Platt, Savant, Pratt, Gravatt, Pyatt, Cavett, Gavitt, Pavao, Evatt

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Where is the Pavatt family from?

You can see how Pavatt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pavatt family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Pavatt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Pavatt family living in Middlesex. This was 100% of all the recorded Pavatt's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Pavatt families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pavatt 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 Pavatt ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Pavatt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 198 census records available for the last name Pavatt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pavatt 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 Pavatt. 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 35 military records available for the last name Pavatt. For the veterans among your Pavatt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pavatt lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Pavatt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Pavatt in 1963 was 62, and 53 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pavatt 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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