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Paulina Family History

Paulina 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: Paulin, Paulino, Pauling, Pauline, Kalina, Palin, Malina, Paula

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Where is the Paulina family from?

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

What did your Paulina ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Paulina. 39% of Paulina men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Paulina women worked as a Waitress. .

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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

  • Laborer
    39%
  • Weaver
    17%
  • Machinist
    12%
  • Painter
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Paulina. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paulina 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 751 immigration records available for the last name Paulina. 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 125 military records available for the last name Paulina. For the veterans among your Paulina ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paulina lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Paulina life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Paulina in 1960 was 51, and 80 in 2003.

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