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Pavish Family History

Pavish 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: Pavich, Parish, Paris, Parrish, Avis, Barish, Savich, Fabish, Danish

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Where is the Pavish family from?

You can see how Pavish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pavish family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Pavish families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 9 Pavish families living in Ontario. This was about 90% of all the recorded Pavish's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Pavish families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pavish 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 Pavish ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pavish. 25% of Pavish men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Pavish women worked as a 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Shipping Clerk
    13%
  • Farming
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Pavish family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 393 census records available for the last name Pavish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pavish 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Pavish. 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 45 military records available for the last name Pavish. For the veterans among your Pavish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pavish lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Pavish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Pavish in 1965 was 75, and 87 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pavish

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pavish 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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