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Paulette Family History

Paulette Surname Meaning

Americanized form of French Paulet: from a pet form of the personal name Paul.

Altered ending reflects the Canadian and American French practice of sounding the final -t.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Paulette family from?

You can see how Paulette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paulette family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Paulette families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Paulette families living in Rutland. This was about 70% of all the recorded Paulette's in United Kingdom. Rutland had the highest population of Paulette families in 1891.
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What did your Paulette ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Paulette. 34% of Paulette men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Paulette women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Paulette were Carpenter and Operator.

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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
    34%
  • Farmer
    26%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Carpenter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    24%
  • Maid
    12%
  • Servant
    12%
  • Operator
    8%

What Paulette family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Paulette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paulette 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 260 immigration records available for the last name Paulette. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Paulette. For the veterans among your Paulette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paulette lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Paulette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Paulette in 1943 was 39, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Paulette 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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