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Pauld Family History

Pauld 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: Paul, Paule, Paula, Pauls, Pauli, Paulk, Auld, Paulo, Pauly, Paull

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Where is the Pauld family from?

You can see how Pauld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pauld family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Pauld families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1861 there was 1 Pauld family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Pauld's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Pauld families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pauld 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 187 census records available for the last name Pauld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pauld 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Pauld. 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 58 military records available for the last name Pauld. For the veterans among your Pauld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pauld lifespan?

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