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Pavelin Name Meaning

variant of Pamplin .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Palin, Gamelin, Paulin, Havlin, Hagelin, Pavlis, Pamplin, Pavlic

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Where is the Pavelin family from?

You can see how Pavelin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pavelin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Pavelin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1920 there was 1 Pavelin family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Pavelin's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Pavelin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pavelin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pavelin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Pavelin. 20% of Pavelin men worked as a Gardener and 80% of Pavelin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pavelin were Trolley Bus Conductor and Domestic Unpaid. .

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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 1939

  • Gardener
    20%
  • Gardener (retired)
    20%
  • Nursery Hand
    20%
  • Trolley Bus Conductor
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Incapacitated
    7%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    7%
  • Domestic Unpaid
    7%
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What Pavelin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pavelin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pavelin 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 135 immigration records available for the last name Pavelin. 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 94 military records available for the last name Pavelin. For the veterans among your Pavelin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pavelin lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Pavelin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Pavelin in 1970 was 86, and 95 in 2003.

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