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Pavely Family History

Pavely Surname Meaning

see Pawley.

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


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Where is the Pavely family from?

You can see how Pavely families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pavely family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Pavely families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 34 Pavely families living in London. This was about 35% of all the recorded Pavely's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Pavely families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pavely 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 Pavely ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Mat Maker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Pavely. 34% of Pavely men worked as a Mat Maker and 95% of Pavely women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pavely were Mechanic and House Duties shopkeep.

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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

  • Mat Maker
    34%
  • Insurance Agent
    34%
  • Mechanic
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    95%
  • House Duties shopkeep
    6%

What Pavely family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Pavely. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pavely 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 132 immigration records available for the last name Pavely. 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 214 military records available for the last name Pavely. For the veterans among your Pavely ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pavely lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1988, in the United States, Pavely life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Pavely in 1966 was 75, and 74 in 1988.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pavely

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pavely 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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