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Paun Family History

Paun 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: Pan, Paul, Pann, Paus, Pau, Kaun, Raun, Haun, Pauk, Laun

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Where is the Paun family from?

You can see how Paun families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paun family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Paun families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Paun families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Paun's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Paun families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Paun surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Paun ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Paun. 47% of Paun men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Paun women worked as a New Worker Clerk. .

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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
    47%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Agent
    16%
  • Clerk
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Paun. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paun 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 448 immigration records available for the last name Paun. 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 287 military records available for the last name Paun. For the veterans among your Paun ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paun lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Paun life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Paun in 1951 was 62, and 93 in 2004.

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