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Pavese Family History

Pavese Surname Meaning

Italian: habitational name for someone from Pavia in Lombardy from an adjectival derivative of the placename.

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


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Where is the Pavese family from?

You can see how Pavese families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pavese family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Pavese families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Pavese families living in London. This was about 78% of all the recorded Pavese's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Pavese families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pavese surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pavese ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Joiners Labourer was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Pavese. 100% of Pavese men worked as a Joiners Labourer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Joiners Labourer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pavese. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pavese 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 527 immigration records available for the last name Pavese. 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 354 military records available for the last name Pavese. For the veterans among your Pavese ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pavese lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Pavese life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Pavese in 1960 was 42, and 79 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pavese 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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