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Peytavin Family History

Peytavin 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: Potvin, Petrin, Certain, Beavin, Peyton, Partain, Heavin, Methvin

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Where is the Peytavin family from?

You can see how Peytavin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peytavin family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Peytavin families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Peytavin family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Peytavin's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Peytavin families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peytavin 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 Peytavin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Peytavin. 100% of Peytavin men worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Clerk
    100%

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Census Records

There are 107 census records available for the last name Peytavin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peytavin 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Peytavin. 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 14 military records available for the last name Peytavin. For the veterans among your Peytavin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peytavin lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1987, in the United States, Peytavin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Peytavin in 1970 was 60, and 95 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peytavin 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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