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Paules Name Meaning

Spanish: habitational name from any of several places called Paules in the provinces of Zaragoza and Huesca in Aragon and Albacete. Americanized form of Greek Pavlis .

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


Similar surnames: Paulos, Paule, Pauls, Valles, Cales, Sales, Puls, Vales, Palas, Palos

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Where is the Paules family from?

You can see how Paules families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paules family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Paules families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 16 Paules families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 67% of all the recorded Paules's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Paules families in 1911.
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What did your Paules ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cigar Maker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Paules. 32% of Paules men worked as a Laborer and 16% of Paules women worked as a Cigar Maker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Paules were Machinist and Packer. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    32%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Cook
    7%
  • Machinist
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cigar Maker
    16%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Machine Operator
    12%
  • Packer
    8%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Paules. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paules 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 331 immigration records available for the last name Paules. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 964 military records available for the last name Paules. For the veterans among your Paules ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paules lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Paules life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Paules in 1957 was 50, and 94 in 2004.

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