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Pavis Family History

Pavis Surname Meaning

English (Cambridgeshire and Surrey): variant of Pavey with post-medieval excrescent -s.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Pavis family from?

You can see how Pavis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pavis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Pavis families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 46 Pavis families living in London. This was about 29% of all the recorded Pavis's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Pavis families in 1891.
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What did your Pavis ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Pavis. 100% of Pavis women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Pavis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pavis 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 360 immigration records available for the last name Pavis. 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 322 military records available for the last name Pavis. For the veterans among your Pavis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pavis lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Pavis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Pavis in 1962 was 41, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pavis 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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