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Paulowski Family History

Paulowski 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: Pawlowski, Sadlowski, Pankowski, Maslowski, Palkowski, Pelowski

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Where is the Paulowski family from?

You can see how Paulowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paulowski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Paulowski families living in Illinois. This was about 23% of all the recorded Paulowski's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Paulowski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Paulowski 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 Paulowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Beautician were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Paulowski. 29% of Paulowski men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Paulowski women worked as a Beautician. Some less common occupations for Americans named Paulowski were Molder and Housework.

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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

  • Laborer
    29%
  • Carpenter
    12%
  • Machinist
    8%
  • Molder
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Beautician
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%
  • Housework
    34%

What Paulowski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 546 census records available for the last name Paulowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paulowski 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 130 immigration records available for the last name Paulowski. 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 77 military records available for the last name Paulowski. For the veterans among your Paulowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paulowski lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Paulowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Paulowski in 1966 was 78, and 87 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Paulowski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Paulowski 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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