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Paulton Family History

Paulton Surname Meaning

From Paulton (Somerset) which is recorded as Palton in 1171 and Pealton in 119.

The place-name derives from Old English *peall ‘ledge’ + tūn ‘farmstead estate’.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Paulton family from?

You can see how Paulton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paulton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Paulton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 35 Paulton families living in London. This was about 40% of all the recorded Paulton's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Paulton families in 1891.
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What did your Paulton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Paulton. 38% of Paulton men worked as a General Labourer and 80% of Paulton women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Paulton were Railway Porter and Private Means.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    38%
  • Bricklayer
    38%
  • Railway Porter
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Housewife
    7%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Private Means
    5%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 516 immigration records available for the last name Paulton. 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 171 military records available for the last name Paulton. For the veterans among your Paulton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paulton lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Paulton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Paulton in 1968 was 45, and 80 in 2003.

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