Paulus Family History

Paulus Surname Meaning

German, Walloon, Flemish, Dutch, and French (mainly Alsace, Lorraine, and Ardennes) are languages connected to the Latin form of the personal name Paul.

These variations in language highlight the cultural and linguistic diversity of regions influenced by the name Paul.

The name itself has several related forms, such as Bowlus and Paullus.

Each of these forms reflects a unique linguistic adaptation and regional usage over time.

Understanding the origins and variations of personal names can provide insight into historical and cultural connections among different communities.

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

Similar surnames: Pawlus, Pauls, Paulos, Paul, Pauli, Paulhus, Paule, Paulin, Pallas, Pauly

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Where is the Paulus family from?

You can see how Paulus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paulus family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Paulus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Paulus families living in Lancashire. This was about 47% of all the recorded Paulus's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Paulus families in 1891.

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What did your Paulus ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid domestic duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Paulus.

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Census Record

There are 16K census records available for the last name Paulus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paulus census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 4K immigration records available for the last name Paulus. 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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Military Records

There are 8K military records available for the last name Paulus. For the veterans among your Paulus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paulus lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Paulus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Paulus in 1941 was 49, and 75 in 2004.

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Paulus Surname Meaning

German, Walloon, Flemish, Dutch, and French (mainly Alsace, Lorraine, and Ardennes) are languages connected to the Latin form of the personal name Paul.

These variations in language highlight the cultural and linguistic diversity of regions influenced by the name Paul.

The name itself has several related forms, such as Bowlus and Paullus.

Each of these forms reflects a unique linguistic adaptation and regional usage over time.

Understanding the origins and variations of personal names can provide insight into historical and cultural connections among different communities.

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

Where is the Paulus family from?

What did your Paulus ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid domestic duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Paulus.

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Unpaid domestic duties

100%

What Paulus family records will you find?

What is the average Paulus lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Paulus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Paulus in 1941 was 49, and 75 in 2004.

Paulus Family History

Paulus Surname Meaning

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Paulus Surname Meaning

170,000 record(s) for Paulus

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Where is the Paulus family from?

What did your Paulus ancestors do for a living?

Top Female Occupations In 1939

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Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Paulus lifespan?

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