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Paulins Family History

Paulins 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, Palin, Paules, Paulhus, Paulding

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Where is the Paulins family from?

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

What did your Paulins ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Paulins. 64% of Paulins men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Paulins 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
    64%
  • Manager
    19%
  • Miner
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%
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Census Records

There are 449 census records available for the last name Paulins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paulins 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Paulins. 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 45 military records available for the last name Paulins. For the veterans among your Paulins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paulins lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Paulins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Paulins in 1963 was 80, and 81 in 2001.

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