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Paule Family History

Paule Surname Meaning

German and English: variant of Paul.

Catalan (Paüle): habitational name from Paüle a place in northern Catalonia.

French: from the female personal name Paule feminine form of Paul given in honor of St. Paula a 4th-century Italian saint.

Americanized form of German Pauli.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Paule family from?

You can see how Paule families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paule family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Paule families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 36 Paule families living in London. This was about 31% of all the recorded Paule's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Paule families in 1891.
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What did your Paule ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Paule. 100% of Paule women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Paule. 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 Paule. For the veterans among your Paule ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paule lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Paule life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Paule in 1958 was 56, and 70 in 2004.

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