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Paolina Family History

Paolina 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: Paolino, Paolini, Kalina, Palin, Polin, Malina, Paulin, Paglia

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Where is the Paolina family from?

You can see how Paolina families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paolina family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Paolina families living in New York. This was about 80% of all the recorded Paolina's in USA. New York had the highest population of Paolina families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Paolina 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 Paolina ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Gardener and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Paolina. 50% of Paolina men worked as a Gardener and 100% of Paolina women worked as an Operator.

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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

  • Gardener
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

What Paolina family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 193 census records available for the last name Paolina. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paolina 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 166 immigration records available for the last name Paolina. 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 61 military records available for the last name Paolina. For the veterans among your Paolina ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paolina lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Paolina life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Paolina in 1956 was 47, and 65 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Paolina

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Paolina 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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