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Paulaw Family History

Paulaw 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: Paula, Pallas, Paul, Palla, Pala, Padula, Pakula, Paule, Paules

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Where is the Paulaw family from?

You can see how Paulaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paulaw family name was found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Paulaw family living in Argyll. This was 100% of all the recorded Paulaw's in Scotland. Argyll had the highest population of Paulaw families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Paulaw 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 Paulaw ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Paulaw. 100% of Paulaw men worked as a Proprietor.

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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

  • Proprietor
    100%

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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Paulaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paulaw 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Paulaw. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Paulaw. For the veterans among your Paulaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paulaw lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Paulaw 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Paulaw

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