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Pauker Family History

Pauker Surname Meaning

German: occupational name for a drummer Middle Low German pucker Middle High German pūkære.

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


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Where is the Pauker family from?

You can see how Pauker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pauker family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pauker families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 8 Pauker families living in Manitoba. This was about 40% of all the recorded Pauker's in Canada. Manitoba and 1 other province had the highest population of Pauker families in 1911.
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What did your Pauker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pauker. 32% of Pauker men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Pauker women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pauker were Machinist and Waitress.

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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%
  • Salesman
    23%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Machinist
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Waitress
    14%

What Pauker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Pauker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pauker 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Pauker. 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 656 military records available for the last name Pauker. For the veterans among your Pauker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pauker lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Pauker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Pauker in 1968 was 56, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pauker 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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