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Pauer Family History

Pauer 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: Bauer, Lauer, Paper, Gauer, Kauer, Payer, Paver, Mauer, Hauer, Pater

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Where is the Pauer family from?

You can see how Pauer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pauer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Pauer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 19 Pauer families living in London. This was about 39% of all the recorded Pauer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Pauer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pauer 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 Pauer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Telephone Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pauer. 26% of Pauer men worked as a Farmer and 38% of Pauer women worked as a Telephone Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pauer were Machinist and Bookkeeper.

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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
    26%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Machinist
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Telephone Operator
    38%
  • Seamstress
    38%
  • Bookkeeper
    25%

What Pauer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Pauer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pauer 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 839 immigration records available for the last name Pauer. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Pauer. For the veterans among your Pauer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pauer lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Pauer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Pauer in 1962 was 82, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pauer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pauer 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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