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Paulek Family History

Paulek Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Paule, Paules, Paulk, Palek, Pauley, Paulik, Paul, Paley, Panek

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Where is the Paulek family from?

You can see how Paulek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paulek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Paulek families living in Illinois. This was about 57% of all the recorded Paulek's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Paulek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Paulek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Paulek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Paulek. 55% of Paulek men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Paulek women worked as a Housewife. .

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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

  • Farmer
    55%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Farm Labor
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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What Paulek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 222 census records available for the last name Paulek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paulek 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Paulek. 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 89 military records available for the last name Paulek. For the veterans among your Paulek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paulek lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2002, in the United States, Paulek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Paulek in 1959 was 38, and 84 in 2002.

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