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Paol Family History

Paol 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: Paul, Pool, Pal, Pol, Pahl, Paola, Pao, Pall, Paolo, Paoli

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Where is the Paol family from?

You can see how Paol families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paol family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Paol families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 19 Paol families living in Ontario. This was about 95% of all the recorded Paol's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Paol families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Paol surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Paol ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Paol. 35% of Paol men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Paol women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Paol were Truck Driver and Looper.

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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
    35%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Clerk
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Looper
    23%

What Paol family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 508 census records available for the last name Paol. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paol 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 116 immigration records available for the last name Paol. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 29 military records available for the last name Paol. For the veterans among your Paol ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paol lifespan?

Average Paol life expectancy in 1976 was 90 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Paol

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Paol ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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