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Paulan Family History

Paulan 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: Paulin, Paula, Patlan, Paulman, Palan, Pallas, Paul, Kaplan, Palla

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Where is the Paulan family from?

You can see how Paulan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paulan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Paulan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Paulan family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Paulan's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Paulan families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Paulan 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 194 census records available for the last name Paulan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paulan 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Paulan. 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 24 military records available for the last name Paulan. For the veterans among your Paulan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paulan lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Paulan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Paulan in 1966 was 62, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Paulan 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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