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Paolin Family History

Paolin 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: Palin, Polin, Paulin, Parlin, Paolino, Paoli, Paolini, Karlin, Maslin

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Where is the Paolin family from?

You can see how Paolin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paolin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Paolin family living in Alabama. This was about 25% of all the recorded Paolin's in USA. Alabama and 3 other states had the highest population of Paolin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Paolin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 127 census records available for the last name Paolin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paolin 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 160 immigration records available for the last name Paolin. 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 14 military records available for the last name Paolin. For the veterans among your Paolin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paolin lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Paolin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Paolin in 1965 was 69, and 92 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Paolin 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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