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Pause Family History

Pause 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: Vause, Paus, Paule, Gause, Sause, Prause, Lause, Passe, Pase, Hause

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Where is the Pause family from?

You can see how Pause families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pause family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Pause families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Pause families living in Dorset. This was about 33% of all the recorded Pause's in United Kingdom. Dorset had the highest population of Pause families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pause 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 Pause ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Pause. 100% of Pause 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Pause. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pause 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 540 immigration records available for the last name Pause. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Pause. For the veterans among your Pause ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pause lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Pause life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Pause in 1957 was 57, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pause

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pause 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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