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Pavenstedt Family History

Pavenstedt 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: Nienstedt, Levenstein, Wallerstedt, Evenstad, Sandstedt, Anstett

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Where is the Pavenstedt family from?

You can see how Pavenstedt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pavenstedt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pavenstedt families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Pavenstedt family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Pavenstedt's in USA. New York had the highest population of Pavenstedt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pavenstedt 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 32 census records available for the last name Pavenstedt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pavenstedt 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 211 immigration records available for the last name Pavenstedt. 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 24 military records available for the last name Pavenstedt. For the veterans among your Pavenstedt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pavenstedt lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1993, in the United States, Pavenstedt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Pavenstedt in 1973 was 65, and 90 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pavenstedt 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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