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Pavitt Family History

Pavitt Surname Meaning

English (Essex and Middlesex): variant of Pavett a pet form of the personal name Pavey.

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


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Where is the Pavitt family from?

You can see how Pavitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pavitt family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Pavitt families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 307 Pavitt families living in Essex. This was about 40% of all the recorded Pavitt's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Pavitt families in 1891.
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What did your Pavitt ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmworker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Pavitt. 13% of Pavitt men worked as a Farmworker and 79% of Pavitt women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pavitt were General Labourer and Old Age Pensioner.

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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

  • Farmworker
    13%
  • Gardener
    10%
  • Bricklayer
    7%
  • General Labourer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    3%
  • Old Age Pensioner
    2%

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Census Records

There are 19,000 census records available for the last name Pavitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pavitt 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 924 immigration records available for the last name Pavitt. 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 850 military records available for the last name Pavitt. For the veterans among your Pavitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pavitt lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Pavitt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Pavitt in 1963 was 89, and 59 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pavitt 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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