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Paulman Family History

Paulman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of North German Paulmann: from a pet form of Paul.

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


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Where is the Paulman family from?

You can see how Paulman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paulman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Paulman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 10 Paulman families living in Quebec. This was about 83% of all the recorded Paulman's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Paulman families in 1911.
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What did your Paulman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Paulman. 30% of Paulman men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Paulman women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Paulman were Machine Operator and Housewife.

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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
    30%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Proprietor
    13%
  • Machine Operator
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    34%
  • Floor Girl
    23%
  • Stenographer
    23%
  • Housewife
    23%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Paulman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paulman 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 354 immigration records available for the last name Paulman. 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 380 military records available for the last name Paulman. For the veterans among your Paulman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paulman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Paulman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Paulman in 1963 was 60, and 72 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Paulman 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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