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Pavett Family History

Pavett Surname Meaning

from a pet form of the personal name Pavey.

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


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Where is the Pavett family from?

You can see how Pavett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pavett family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 19 Pavett families living in London. This was about 33% of all the recorded Pavett's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Pavett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pavett 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 Pavett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Taxi Driver and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Pavett. 43% of Pavett men worked as a Taxi Driver and 85% of Pavett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pavett were General Labourer 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

  • Taxi Driver
    43%
  • Dairy Shop Porter
    29%
  • General Labourer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    6%
  • Housewife
    6%

What Pavett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Pavett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pavett 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 171 immigration records available for the last name Pavett. 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 112 military records available for the last name Pavett. For the veterans among your Pavett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pavett lifespan?

Between 1988 and 2004, in the United States, Pavett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Pavett in 1988 was 89, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pavett

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pavett 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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