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Paulauskas Family History

Paulauskas 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: Kazlauskas, Zukauskas, Petrauskas, Paluska, Jankauskas, Paulhus

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Where is the Paulauskas family from?

You can see how Paulauskas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paulauskas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Paulauskas families living in Connecticut. This was about 23% of all the recorded Paulauskas's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Paulauskas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Paulauskas 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 Paulauskas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenogropher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Paulauskas. 40% of Paulauskas men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Paulauskas women worked as a Stenogropher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Paulauskas were Miner and Packer.

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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
    40%
  • Machinist
    11%
  • Labor
    11%
  • Miner
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenogropher
    50%
  • Packer
    50%

What Paulauskas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 560 census records available for the last name Paulauskas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paulauskas 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 184 immigration records available for the last name Paulauskas. 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 236 military records available for the last name Paulauskas. For the veterans among your Paulauskas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paulauskas lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Paulauskas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Paulauskas in 1957 was 61, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Paulauskas 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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