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Pavese Name Meaning

Italian: habitational name for someone from Pavia in Lombardy from an adjectival derivative of the placename.

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


Similar surnames: Palese, Lanese, Pavey, Naves, Larese, Farese, Sales, Danese, Tavel

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Where is the Pavese family from?

You can see how Pavese families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pavese family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Pavese families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Pavese families living in New York. This was about 18% of all the recorded Pavese's in USA. New York had the highest population of Pavese families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pavese surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pavese ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pavese. 18% of Pavese men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Pavese women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pavese were Plumber and Student Nurse Hospital. .

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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
    18%
  • Barber
    18%
  • Carpenter
    18%
  • Plumber
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    43%
  • Clerk
    29%
  • Student Nurse Hospital
    29%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pavese. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pavese 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 527 immigration records available for the last name Pavese. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 354 military records available for the last name Pavese. For the veterans among your Pavese ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pavese lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Pavese life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Pavese in 1960 was 42, and 79 in 2004.

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