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Paveley Family History

Paveley Surname Meaning

see Pawley.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Paveley family from?

You can see how Paveley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paveley family name was found in the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1911. The most Paveley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 15 Paveley families living in Middlesex. This was about 14% of all the recorded Paveley's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Paveley families in 1891.
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What did your Paveley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Paveley. 50% of Paveley men worked as a Builders Labourer and 92% of Paveley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Paveley were Mechanic and Housewife.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Builders Labourer
    50%
  • Mechanic
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    92%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Housewife
    5%

What Paveley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Paveley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paveley 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 157 immigration records available for the last name Paveley. 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 154 military records available for the last name Paveley. For the veterans among your Paveley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paveley lifespan?

Average Paveley life expectancy in 1975 was 84 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Paveley 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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