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Paulsen Family History

Paulsen Name Meaning

North German Danish and Norwegian: patronymic from the personal name Paul . Americanized form of Danish and Norwegian Poulsen a cognate of 1 above.

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


Similar surnames: Poulsen, Karlsen, Carlsen, Laursen, Pauls, Paulson, Clausen, Paulman

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Where is the Paulsen family from?

You can see how Paulsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paulsen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Paulsen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 19 Paulsen families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 49% of all the recorded Paulsen's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Paulsen families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Paulsen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Paulsen ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Paulsen. 67% of Paulsen men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Carpenter
    34%
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Census Records

There are 43,000 census records available for the last name Paulsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paulsen 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 43,000 immigration records available for the last name Paulsen. 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 9,000 military records available for the last name Paulsen. For the veterans among your Paulsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paulsen lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Paulsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Paulsen in 1941 was 43, and 77 in 2004.

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