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Payavis Family History

Payavis 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: Paradis, Parvis, Paradise, Paris, Palacio, Panas, Avis, Purvis, Payan

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Where is the Payavis family from?

You can see how Payavis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Payavis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Payavis families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Payavis's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Payavis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Payavis 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 Payavis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Nurse was the top reported job for people in the USA named Payavis. 100% of Payavis women worked as a Nurse.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse
    100%

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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Payavis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Payavis 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Payavis. 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 134 military records available for the last name Payavis. For the veterans among your Payavis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Payavis lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Payavis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Payavis in 1972 was 75, and 84 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Payavis 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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