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Paivo Family History

Paivo 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: Paiva, Paino, Paine, Pino, Pico, Primo, Naito, Palo, Pardo, Panko

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Where is the Paivo family from?

You can see how Paivo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paivo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Paivo families living in Rhode Island. This was about 75% of all the recorded Paivo's in USA. Rhode Island had the highest population of Paivo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Paivo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 90 census records available for the last name Paivo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paivo 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Paivo. 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 6 military records available for the last name Paivo. For the veterans among your Paivo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paivo lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1990, in the United States, Paivo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Paivo in 1978 was 89, and 88 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Paivo 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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