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Pauell Family History

Pauell 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: Paull, Paul, Pell, Patel, Truell, Guell, Lasell, Patella, Powell

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Where is the Pauell family from?

You can see how Pauell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pauell family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pauell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Pauell families living in Massachusetts. This was about 75% of all the recorded Pauell's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Pauell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pauell 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 Pauell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pauell. 30% of Pauell men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Pauell women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pauell were Labor and Housework.

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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
    30%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Farming
    12%
  • Labor
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    20%
  • Cook
    20%
  • Operator
    15%
  • Housework
    15%

What Pauell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 696 census records available for the last name Pauell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pauell 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Pauell. 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 20 military records available for the last name Pauell. For the veterans among your Pauell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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