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Paulou Family History

Paulou 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: Paulos, Paulo, Paul, Palo, Poulos, Paule, Paules, Paulin, Paulhus

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Where is the Paulou family from?

You can see how Paulou families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paulou family name was found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Paulou family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Paulou's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Paulou families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Paulou surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 93 census records available for the last name Paulou. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paulou 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Paulou. 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 11 military records available for the last name Paulou. For the veterans among your Paulou ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paulou lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Paulou 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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