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Pawling Family History

Pawling Surname Meaning

English: variant of Paulin. Americanized form of Dutch Paling.

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


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Where is the Pawling family from?

You can see how Pawling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pawling family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Pawling families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Pawling families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 38% of all the recorded Pawling's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Pawling families in 1911.
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What did your Pawling ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Pawling. 100% of Pawling men worked as a Clerk.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Clerk
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Pawling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pawling 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 393 immigration records available for the last name Pawling. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Pawling. For the veterans among your Pawling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pawling lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Pawling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Pawling in 1956 was 39, and 72 in 2004.

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