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Paal Family History

Paal 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: Paul, Pal, Paar, Saal, Pahl, Gaal, Pall, Paap, Paas, Peal

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Where is the Paal family from?

You can see how Paal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paal family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Paal families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Paal families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 30% of all the recorded Paal's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Paal families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Paal 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 Paal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Box Maker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Paal. 43% of Paal men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Paal women worked as a Box Maker.

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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
    43%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Coal Loader
    14%
  • Carpenter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Box Maker
    100%

What Paal family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Paal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paal 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 437 immigration records available for the last name Paal. 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 536 military records available for the last name Paal. For the veterans among your Paal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paal lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Paal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Paal in 1962 was 82, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Paal

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Paal 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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