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Pevin Family History

Pevin 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: Pepin, Levin, Nevin, Devin, Kevin, Perin, Sevin, Gavin, Leven, Melin

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Where is the Pevin family from?

You can see how Pevin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pevin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Pevin families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Pevin family living in Anglesey. This was 100% of all the recorded Pevin's in United Kingdom. Anglesey had the highest population of Pevin families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 344 census records available for the last name Pevin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pevin 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Pevin. 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 29 military records available for the last name Pevin. For the veterans among your Pevin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pevin lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Pevin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Pevin in 1969 was 68, and 81 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pevin 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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