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Pavis Family History

Pavis Name Meaning

English (Cambridgeshire and Surrey): variant of Pavey with post-medieval excrescent -s.

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


Similar surnames: Paris, Avis, Pais, Pavlis, Lavis, Pavia, Havis, Pabis, Bavis, Davis

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Where is the Pavis family from?

You can see how Pavis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pavis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Pavis families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 8 Pavis families living in Virginia. This was about 38% of all the recorded Pavis's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Pavis families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pavis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pavis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pavis. 37% of Pavis men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Pavis women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pavis were Salesman and Teacher. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    37%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Carpenter
    6%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    20%
  • Operator
    20%
  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Teacher
    14%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Pavis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pavis 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 360 immigration records available for the last name Pavis. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 322 military records available for the last name Pavis. For the veterans among your Pavis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pavis lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Pavis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Pavis in 1962 was 41, and 81 in 2003.

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