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Pavas Family History

Pavas 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: Navas, Panas, Havas, Papas, Savas, Palas, Pavao, Paras, Pavan, Pavlas

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Where is the Pavas family from?

You can see how Pavas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pavas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Pavas families living in Hawaii. This was about 40% of all the recorded Pavas's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Pavas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pavas 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 Pavas ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 190 census records available for the last name Pavas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pavas 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 129 immigration records available for the last name Pavas. 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 9 military records available for the last name Pavas. For the veterans among your Pavas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pavas lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1994, in the United States, Pavas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Pavas in 1979 was 68, and 59 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pavas 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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