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Pavin Family History

Pavin 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: Gavin, Savin, Lavin, Palin, Papin, Parvin, Padin, Davin, Pavon, Ravin

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Where is the Pavin family from?

You can see how Pavin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pavin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pavin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 15 Pavin families living in Essex. This was about 65% of all the recorded Pavin's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Pavin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pavin 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 Pavin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Pavin. 100% of Pavin 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%

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Census Records

There are 968 census records available for the last name Pavin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pavin 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 244 immigration records available for the last name Pavin. 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 120 military records available for the last name Pavin. For the veterans among your Pavin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pavin lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Pavin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Pavin in 1963 was 72, and 82 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pavin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pavin 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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