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Paulay Family History

Paulay 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, Pallay, Pauley, Pauly, Paslay, Pallas, Paul, Paley, Palla

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Where is the Paulay family from?

You can see how Paulay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paulay family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Paulay families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 2 Paulay families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Paulay's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Paulay families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Paulay surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 83 census records available for the last name Paulay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paulay 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Paulay. 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 30 military records available for the last name Paulay. For the veterans among your Paulay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paulay lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Paulay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Paulay in 1967 was 61, and 56 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Paulay 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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