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Pavao Family History

Pavao Surname Meaning

Portuguese (Pavão): nickname from pavão ‘peacock’ probably denoting someone who was proud or self-important.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Pavao family from?

You can see how Pavao families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pavao family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 12 Pavao families living in Massachusetts. This was about 40% of all the recorded Pavao's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Pavao families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pavao 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 Pavao ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Sewer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pavao. 53% of Pavao men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Pavao women worked as a Sewer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pavao were Truck Driver and Weaver.

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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

  • Laborer
    53%
  • Weaver
    8%
  • Foreman
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sewer
    24%
  • Housekeeper
    18%
  • Machine Operator
    12%
  • Weaver
    12%

What Pavao family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pavao. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pavao 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Pavao. 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 655 military records available for the last name Pavao. For the veterans among your Pavao ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pavao lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Pavao life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Pavao in 1953 was 38, and 75 in 2004.

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