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Paulak Family History

Paulak 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: Paula, Paulk, Pavlak, Pawlak, Paulik, Pallas, Paul, Palla, Pala

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Where is the Paulak family from?

You can see how Paulak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paulak family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Paulak families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Paulak families living in New York. This was about 44% of all the recorded Paulak's in USA. New York had the highest population of Paulak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Paulak 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 Paulak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Paulak. 48% of Paulak men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Paulak women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Paulak were Proprietor and Maid.

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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

  • Laborer
    48%
  • New Worker
    12%
  • Machinist
    8%
  • Proprietor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    25%
  • Packer
    25%
  • Rewinder
    25%
  • Maid
    25%

What Paulak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 505 census records available for the last name Paulak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paulak 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 104 immigration records available for the last name Paulak. 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 80 military records available for the last name Paulak. For the veterans among your Paulak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paulak lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Paulak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Paulak in 1966 was 67, and 80 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Paulak

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Paulak 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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