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Paulin Family History

Paulin Name Meaning

German English French West Indian (mainly Haiti) and Hispanic (mainly Mexico): from the Latin personal name Paulinus a derivative of Paulus (see Paul ). It was borne by several Christian saints including a 4th-century bishop of Trier (see also Paulino ). Germanized or Americanized form of Slovenian and Croatian Pavlin . In part it is a Gottscheerish (i.e. Gottschee German) surname originating from the Kočevsko region in Lower Carniola Slovenia (see Kocevar ). The surname Paulin is also found in Slovenia and Croatia. Germanized or Americanized form of Czech Pavlín (see Pavlin ). This surname is also found in Czechia where it is very rare and spelled Paulín.

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


Similar surnames: Palin, Poulin, Pauling, Laurin, Paullin, Gaulin, Paul, Pauli, Maslin

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Where is the Paulin family from?

You can see how Paulin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paulin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Paulin families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 1,494 Paulin families living in Quebec. This was about 82% of all the recorded Paulin's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Paulin families in 1911.
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What did your Paulin ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Institutrice were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Paulin. 36% of Paulin men worked as a Cultivateur and 12% of Paulin women worked as an Institutrice. Some less common occupations for Americans named Paulin were Fils De Cultivateur and Servante. .

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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

  • Cultivateur
    36%
  • Journalier
    20%
  • Farmer
    8%
  • Fils De Cultivateur
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Institutrice
    12%
  • Cultivateur
    9%
  • Tudiant
    9%
  • Servante
    7%
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Census Records

There are 30,000 census records available for the last name Paulin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paulin 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Paulin. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Paulin. For the veterans among your Paulin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paulin lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Paulin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Paulin in 1944 was 62, and 74 in 2004.

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