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Jean Paul Family History

Jean Paul Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: De Pauw, Capaul, De Paula, Van Hall, Jeanfreau, Depaul, De Paulo

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There are 126 census records available for the last name Jean Paul. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jean Paul 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

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There are 15 military records available for the last name Jean Paul. For the veterans among your Jean Paul ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Between 1989 and 2004, in the United States, Jean Paul life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Jean Paul in 1989 was 32, and 6 in 2004.

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