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Pavidson Family History

Pavidson 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: Davidson, Arvidson, Davidsen, Magidson, Davisson, Davison, Parson

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Where is the Pavidson family from?

You can see how Pavidson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pavidson family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Pavidson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1851 there was 1 Pavidson family living in Kincardineshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pavidson's in Scotland. Kincardineshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Pavidson families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 92 census records available for the last name Pavidson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pavidson 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Pavidson. 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 3 military records available for the last name Pavidson. For the veterans among your Pavidson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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