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Pevny Family History

Pevny 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: Penny, Pevey, Penna, Penn, Percy, Denny, Kenny, Perry, Cerny, Levy

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Where is the Pevny family from?

You can see how Pevny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pevny family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pevny family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Pevny's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Pevny families in 1920.
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What did your Pevny ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Optometrist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pevny. 100% of Pevny men worked as an Optometrist.

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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

  • Optometrist
    100%

What Pevny family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Pevny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pevny 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 117 immigration records available for the last name Pevny. 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 22 military records available for the last name Pevny. For the veterans among your Pevny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pevny lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Pevny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Pevny in 1968 was 63, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pevny

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pevny 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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