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Pavlin Family History

Pavlin Surname Meaning

Slovenian and Croatian: from the personal name Pavlin Latin Paulinus a derivative of Paulus (see Paul). Among the saints with the name Paulinus (see also Paulin 1 and Paulino) was the Patriarch of Aquileia (died 802) who is called the apostle of the Slovenes.

See also Paulin Czech (Pavlín): from a derivative of the personal name Pavel (see Paul). See also Paulin

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


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Where is the Pavlin family from?

You can see how Pavlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pavlin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Pavlin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 15 Pavlin families living in Essex. This was about 79% of all the recorded Pavlin's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Pavlin families in 1891.
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What did your Pavlin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pavlin. 50% of Pavlin men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Pavlin women worked as a Maid.

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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
    50%
  • Finisher
    25%
  • Salesman
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

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Census Records

There are 661 census records available for the last name Pavlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pavlin 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 289 immigration records available for the last name Pavlin. 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 189 military records available for the last name Pavlin. For the veterans among your Pavlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pavlin lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Pavlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Pavlin in 1960 was 68, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pavlin 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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