This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Paukner family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Paukner Family History

Paukner 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: Packer, Faulkner, Auker, Zauner, Falkner, Parker, Lakner, Rauner

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Paukner family from?

You can see how Paukner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paukner family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Paukner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 14 Paukner families living in Lancashire. This was about 93% of all the recorded Paukner's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Paukner families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Paukner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Paukner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Paukner. 34% of Paukner men worked as a Truck Driver.

View Census Data for Paukner | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Truck Driver
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Salesman
    34%

What Paukner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 644 census records available for the last name Paukner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paukner census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Paukner

Passenger Lists

There are 194 immigration records available for the last name Paukner. 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.

View all Paukner immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 483 military records available for the last name Paukner. For the veterans among your Paukner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Paukner military records

You've only scratched the surface of Paukner family history

Discover More

What is the average Paukner lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Paukner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Paukner in 1963 was 76, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Paukner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Paukner 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Paukner family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial