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Paulo Name Meaning

Portuguese and Basque: from the personal name Paulo, from Latin Paulus (see Paul).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Paul, Pauli, Paulos, Paule, Paolo, Paula, Pablo, Pallo, Pauls

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Paulo Family Origin

Where is the Paulo family from?

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You can see how Paulo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paulo family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Paulo families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Paulo families living in California. This was about 40% of all the recorded Paulo's in the USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Paulo families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Paulo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Paulo Family Occupations

What did your Paulo ancestors do for a living?

In 1880, the most common Paulo occupation in the USA was Miner. 100% of Paulo's were Miners.

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  • Miner

    100%

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Paulo ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

Paulo Historical Records

What Paulo family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Paulo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paulo census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Paulo. 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 Card

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Paulo. For the veterans among your Paulo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Paulo Life Expectancy

What is the average Paulo lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Paulo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Paulo in 1963 was 71, and 61 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Paulo

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Paulo ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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