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Paulsell Family History

Paulsell 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: Pursell, Paulsen, Parsell, Halsell, Mansell, Dalzell, Trussell

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Where is the Paulsell family from?

You can see how Paulsell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paulsell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Paulsell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Paulsell family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Paulsell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Paulsell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Paulsell 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 Paulsell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Paulsell. 58% of Paulsell men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Paulsell women worked as a Waitress.

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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

  • Farmer
    58%
  • Manager
    43%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Paulsell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 704 census records available for the last name Paulsell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paulsell 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Paulsell. 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 72 military records available for the last name Paulsell. For the veterans among your Paulsell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paulsell lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Paulsell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Paulsell in 1964 was 76, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Paulsell 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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