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Paulaus Family History

Paulaus 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: Paulhus, Paulus, Paullus, Pallas, Paules, Paula, Palas, Pauls, Paulos

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Where is the Paulaus family from?

You can see how Paulaus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paulaus family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Paulaus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Paulaus family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Paulaus's in USA. New York had the highest population of Paulaus families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Paulaus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Paulaus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Paulaus. 100% of Paulaus men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 87 census records available for the last name Paulaus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paulaus 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Paulaus. 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 6 military records available for the last name Paulaus. For the veterans among your Paulaus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paulaus lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1994, in the United States, Paulaus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Paulaus in 1973 was 70, and 89 in 1994.

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