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Paulsin Family History

Paulsin 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, Paulson, Paulsen, Paullin, Palin, Mauldin, Paulding, Poulin

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Where is the Paulsin family from?

You can see how Paulsin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paulsin family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Paulsin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Paulsin families living in Wisconsin. This was about 63% of all the recorded Paulsin's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Paulsin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Paulsin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Paulsin ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 238 census records available for the last name Paulsin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paulsin 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Paulsin. 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 8 military records available for the last name Paulsin. For the veterans among your Paulsin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paulsin lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Paulsin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Paulsin in 1954 was 35, and 88 in 2004.

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