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Paulun Family History

Paulun 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: Paulin, Paulus, Paul, Palin, Palen, Paule, Paules, Paulhus, Paula

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Where is the Paulun family from?

You can see how Paulun families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paulun family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Paulun families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Paulun families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Paulun's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Paulun families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Paulun 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 Paulun ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mechanic was the top reported job for people in the USA named Paulun. 100% of Paulun men worked as a Mechanic.

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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

  • Mechanic
    100%

What Paulun family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 87 census records available for the last name Paulun. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paulun 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Paulun. 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 48 military records available for the last name Paulun. For the veterans among your Paulun ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paulun lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Paulun life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Paulun in 1965 was 49, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Paulun 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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