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Paulesen Family History

Paulesen 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: Paulsen, Paules, Paulson, Poulsen, Palese, Palen, Paule, Palecek

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Where is the Paulesen family from?

You can see how Paulesen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paulesen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Paulesen families were found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Paulesen families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Paulesen's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Paulesen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Paulesen 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 52 census records available for the last name Paulesen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paulesen 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 145 immigration records available for the last name Paulesen. 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 8 military records available for the last name Paulesen. For the veterans among your Paulesen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paulesen lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1997, in the United States, Paulesen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Paulesen in 1973 was 70, and 77 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Paulesen 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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