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Paus Family History

Paus Surname Meaning

North German Dutch and Norwegian (of German origin): from Middle Low German paves pawes ‘pope’ perhaps applied as a nickname for someone renowned for his piety.

Polish (Pauś) and Czech (Pauš): probably a Slavicized form of German Bausch.

Americanized form of South German Pfaus a variant of Pfautz.

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


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You can see how Paus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paus family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Paus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Paus families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Paus's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Paus families in 1911.
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What did your Paus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Paus. 20% of Paus men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Machinist
    12%

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Passenger Lists

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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Paus. For the veterans among your Paus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paus lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Paus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Paus in 1964 was 70, and 80 in 2004.

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