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Pauline Family History

Pauline Surname Meaning

French: from the feminine form of Paulin and in North America (also) an altered form of this. English: variant of Paulin.

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


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Where is the Pauline family from?

You can see how Pauline families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pauline family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pauline families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 75 Pauline families living in Quebec. This was about 49% of all the recorded Pauline's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Pauline families in 1911.
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What did your Pauline ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Pauline. 27% of Pauline men worked as a Journalier.

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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

  • Journalier
    27%
  • Cultivateur
    22%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Income
    9%

What Pauline family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Pauline. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pauline 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Pauline. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Pauline. For the veterans among your Pauline ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pauline lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Pauline life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Pauline in 1941 was 33, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pauline

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pauline 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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