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Paulett Family History

Paulett Surname Meaning

Probably from a diminutive form of the Middle English personal name Pole or Poul (Latin Paulus; see Paul),

but perhaps also a variant of Pallett or Pollitt.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Paulett family from?

You can see how Paulett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paulett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Paulett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 20 Paulett families living in Pembrokeshire. This was about 18% of all the recorded Paulett's in United Kingdom. Pembrokeshire had the highest population of Paulett families in 1891.
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What did your Paulett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Paulett. 88% of Paulett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    88%
  • School Teacher
    13%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Paulett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paulett 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 247 immigration records available for the last name Paulett. 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 277 military records available for the last name Paulett. For the veterans among your Paulett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paulett lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Paulett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Paulett in 1965 was 85, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Paulett 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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