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Paumier Family History

Paumier Surname Meaning

French and English (London; of French Huguenot origin): nickname or status name from Old French paum(i)er ‘palmer pilgrim to the Holy Land’ so called from the palm branch carried by such pilgrims.

This surname is rare in Britain but is also found in the Channel Islands.

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


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Where is the Paumier family from?

You can see how Paumier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paumier family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Paumier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Paumier families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 67% of all the recorded Paumier's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Paumier families in 1911.
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What did your Paumier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Paumier. 28% of Paumier men worked as a Carpenter and 100% of Paumier women worked as a Seamstress.

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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

  • Carpenter
    28%
  • Salesman Insurance
    17%
  • Farming
    17%
  • Farmer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Paumier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Paumier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paumier 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Paumier. 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 118 military records available for the last name Paumier. For the veterans among your Paumier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paumier lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Paumier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Paumier in 1950 was 31, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Paumier 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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