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Pavia Family History

Pavia Surname Meaning

Italian and Jewish (from Italy): habitational name from the Italian city of Pavia or in some instances from other places so named such as a district of Vignolo in Cuneo province and a comune in Udine.

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Italian: from the personal name Pavia derived from the placename.

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


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Where is the Pavia family from?

You can see how Pavia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pavia family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Pavia families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Pavia family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Pavia's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Pavia families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pavia surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Pavia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pavia. 32% of Pavia men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Pavia women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pavia were Waiter and 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
    32%
  • Proprietor
    8%
  • Labor
    8%
  • Waiter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    24%
  • Seamstress
    18%
  • Machine Operator
    18%
  • Maid
    18%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Pavia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pavia 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 Pavia. 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 888 military records available for the last name Pavia. For the veterans among your Pavia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pavia lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Pavia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Pavia in 1952 was 48, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pavia

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pavia 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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