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Pavageau Family History

Pavageau 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: Savageau, Pageau, Sauvageau, Savage, Gavaghan, Favreau, Pariseau

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Where is the Pavageau family from?

You can see how Pavageau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pavageau family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Pavageau families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Pavageau families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Pavageau's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Pavageau families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pavageau 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 Pavageau ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Peddler and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pavageau. 43% of Pavageau men worked as a Peddler and 100% of Pavageau women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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

  • Peddler
    43%
  • Plasterer
    29%
  • Carpenter
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Pavageau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 216 census records available for the last name Pavageau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pavageau 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Pavageau. 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 32 military records available for the last name Pavageau. For the veterans among your Pavageau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pavageau lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Pavageau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Pavageau in 1969 was 76, and 84 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pavageau

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pavageau 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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