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Paulien Family History

Paulien 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: Paulin, Paulsen, Palin, Palen, Paule, Paules, Poulin, Paulson, Paumen

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Where is the Paulien family from?

You can see how Paulien families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paulien family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Paulien families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Paulien family living in Cumberland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Paulien's in United Kingdom. Cumberland and 1 other county had the highest population of Paulien families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Paulien 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 119 census records available for the last name Paulien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paulien 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Paulien. 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 11 military records available for the last name Paulien. For the veterans among your Paulien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paulien lifespan?

Between 1998 and 2004, in the United States, Paulien life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Paulien in 1998 was 81, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Paulien 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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