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Paulhus Family History

Paulhus Name Meaning

French Canadian: from a fusion of the French personal name Paul 1 with the surname Hus

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


Similar surnames: Pallas, Paulus, Paule, Melhus, Pawlus, Palos, Puls, Pauls, Paulos

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Where is the Paulhus family from?

You can see how Paulhus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paulhus family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Paulhus families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 211 Paulhus families living in Quebec. This was about 90% of all the recorded Paulhus's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Paulhus families in 1911.
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What did your Paulhus ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Cultivateur were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Paulhus. 44% of Paulhus men worked as a Cultivateur and 100% of Paulhus women worked as a Cultivateur. .

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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 1921

  • Cultivateur
    44%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Journalier
    9%
  • Pcheur
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Cultivateur
    100%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Paulhus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paulhus 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 786 immigration records available for the last name Paulhus. 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 338 military records available for the last name Paulhus. For the veterans among your Paulhus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paulhus lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Paulhus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Paulhus in 1958 was 57, and 81 in 2004.

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