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Paour Family History

Paour 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: Pour, Paul, Kaur, Paper, Latour, Parr, Badour, Paar, Laur, Paus

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Where is the Paour family from?

You can see how Paour families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paour family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Paour families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Paour family living in Dumbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Paour's in Scotland. Dumbartonshire had the highest population of Paour families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Paour 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 23 census records available for the last name Paour. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paour 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Paour. 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 49 military records available for the last name Paour. For the veterans among your Paour ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paour lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1989, in the United States, Paour life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Paour in 1975 was 97, and 78 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Paour 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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