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Paumen Family History

Paumen Surname Meaning

Dutch and Flemish: patronymic from Middle Dutch palme Old French paume ‘palm’.

A nickname for a pilgrim or crusader who had brought back a palm from the Holy Land.

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


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What did your Paumen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Paumen. 100% of Paumen men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Paumen women worked as a Housewife.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

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Census Records

There are 109 census records available for the last name Paumen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paumen 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Paumen. 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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There are 38 military records available for the last name Paumen. For the veterans among your Paumen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paumen lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Paumen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Paumen in 1968 was 64, and 78 in 2004.

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