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Paulhill Family History

Paulhill Surname 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: Parkhill, Polhill, Tuthill, Purtill, Barnhill, Parshall, Paulin

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Where is the Paulhill family from?

You can see how Paulhill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paulhill family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Paulhill families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Paulhill families living in New York. This was about 71% of all the recorded Paulhill's in USA. New York had the highest population of Paulhill families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Paulhill surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Paulhill ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Paulhill. 63% of Paulhill men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Paulhill women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Paulhill were Laborer and House Work.

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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

  • Farmer
    63%
  • Laborer
    38%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    60%
  • House Work
    40%

What Paulhill family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 266 census records available for the last name Paulhill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paulhill 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Paulhill. 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 26 military records available for the last name Paulhill. For the veterans among your Paulhill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paulhill lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Paulhill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Paulhill in 1965 was 84, and 63 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Paulhill

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Paulhill 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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