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Pauling Family History

Pauling Surname Meaning

English and German: patronymic from the personal name Paul.

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


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Where is the Pauling family from?

You can see how Pauling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pauling family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pauling families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 48 Pauling families living in London. This was about 16% of all the recorded Pauling's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Pauling families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pauling surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Pauling ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Baker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Pauling. 34% of Pauling men worked as a Baker and 72% of Pauling women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pauling were Maintainance Electrician and Private Means.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Baker
    34%
  • Builders Labourer
    23%
  • Dairy Farmer
    23%
  • Maintainance Electrician
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Housewife
    7%
  • Housekeeper
    6%
  • Private Means
    4%

What Pauling family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Pauling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pauling 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Pauling. 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 Pauling. For the veterans among your Pauling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pauling lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Pauling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Pauling in 1947 was 41, and 63 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pauling 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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