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Paulley Name Meaning

English (Dorset): variant of Pawley .

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


Similar surnames: Pulley, Palley, Pauley, Halley, Gulley, Paley, Galley, Parsley

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Where is the Paulley family from?

You can see how Paulley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paulley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Paulley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 24 Paulley families living in Kentucky. This was about 48% of all the recorded Paulley's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Paulley families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Paulley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Paulley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Paulley. 44% of Paulley men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Paulley 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

  • Laborer
    44%
  • Farmer
    32%
  • Truck Driver
    13%
  • Salesman
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Paulley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paulley 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 133 immigration records available for the last name Paulley. 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 400 military records available for the last name Paulley. For the veterans among your Paulley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paulley lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Paulley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Paulley in 1945 was 37, and 70 in 2004.

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