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Pavey Family History

Pavey Surname Meaning

English (southern): from the female personal name Pavia (possibly Old French pavie ‘peach’ or Pavie ‘woman from Pavia’ in Italy).

The surname became confused with Paver.

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


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Where is the Pavey family from?

You can see how Pavey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pavey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pavey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 35 Pavey families living in Ontario. This was about 60% of all the recorded Pavey's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Pavey families in 1911.
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What did your Pavey ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Pavey. 67% of Pavey men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Pavey women worked as a Stenographer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Labourer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Stenographer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 36,000 census records available for the last name Pavey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pavey 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Pavey. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Pavey. For the veterans among your Pavey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pavey lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Pavey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Pavey in 1940 was 47, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pavey 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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