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Paulder Family History

Paulder 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: Caulder, Palmer, Pulver, Calder, Alder, Halder, Puller, Parler

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Where is the Paulder family from?

You can see how Paulder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paulder family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Paulder families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Paulder families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Paulder's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Paulder families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Paulder 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 79 census records available for the last name Paulder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paulder 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Paulder. 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 7 military records available for the last name Paulder. For the veterans among your Paulder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paulder lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1997, in the United States, Paulder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Paulder in 1969 was 67, and 87 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Paulder 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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