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Pavill Family History

Pavill 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: Havill, Cavill, Hamill, Padilla, Avila, Pill, Magill, Saville, Paille

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Where is the Pavill family from?

You can see how Pavill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pavill family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pavill family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Pavill's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Pavill families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pavill 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 Pavill ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Pavill. 100% of Pavill women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Pavill family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 92 census records available for the last name Pavill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pavill 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Pavill. 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 24 military records available for the last name Pavill. For the veterans among your Pavill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pavill lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Pavill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Pavill in 1958 was 33, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pavill

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pavill 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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