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Paulfus Family History

Paulfus 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: Paulhus, Paulus, Paullus, Paules, Pauls, Paulos, Pawlus, Pallas, Paul

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Where is the Paulfus family from?

You can see how Paulfus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paulfus family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Paulfus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Paulfus families living in Dakota Territory. This was 100% of all the recorded Paulfus's in USA. Dakota Territory had the highest population of Paulfus families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Paulfus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paulfus 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Paulfus. 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 2 military records available for the last name Paulfus. For the veterans among your Paulfus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paulfus lifespan?

Between 1961 and 1985, in the United States, Paulfus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Paulfus in 1961 was 45, and 68 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Paulfus 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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