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Pavian Family History

Pavian 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: Pavia, Pavan, Pabian, Gavin, Damian, Savin, Lavin, Fabian, Pagan

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Where is the Pavian family from?

You can see how Pavian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pavian family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Pavian families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Pavian's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Pavian families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pavian 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 89 census records available for the last name Pavian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pavian 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Pavian. 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 13 military records available for the last name Pavian. For the veterans among your Pavian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pavian lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1999, in the United States, Pavian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Pavian in 1985 was 75, and 92 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pavian 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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