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Pavley Family History

Pavley Surname Meaning

see Pawley.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Pavley family from?

You can see how Pavley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pavley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Pavley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Pavley families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Pavley's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Pavley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pavley 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 Pavley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Independent was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Pavley. 100% of Pavley women worked as an Independent.

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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

  • Independent
    100%

What Pavley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 124 census records available for the last name Pavley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pavley 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Pavley. 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 10 military records available for the last name Pavley. For the veterans among your Pavley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pavley lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Pavley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Pavley in 1967 was 67, and 68 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pavley 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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