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Paulen Family History

Paulen 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: Palen, Paule, Paules, Paulin, Paumen, Pauley, Paulsen, Paul, Allen

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Where is the Paulen family from?

You can see how Paulen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paulen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Paulen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Paulen families living in Manitoba. This was about 33% of all the recorded Paulen's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Paulen families in 1911.
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What did your Paulen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Paulen. 39% of Paulen men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Paulen women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Paulen were Farmer and 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    39%
  • Salesman
    34%
  • Farmer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    28%
  • Maid
    28%
  • Housekeeper
    28%
  • Clerk
    19%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Paulen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paulen 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 465 immigration records available for the last name Paulen. 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 311 military records available for the last name Paulen. For the veterans among your Paulen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paulen lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Paulen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Paulen in 1961 was 40, and 77 in 2004.

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