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Paulini Family History

Paulini 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, Paulino, Pauling, Paolini, Pauline, Palin, Pulcini, Paulding

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Where is the Paulini family from?

You can see how Paulini families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paulini family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Paulini families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Paulini families living in Indiana. This was about 80% of all the recorded Paulini's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Paulini families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Paulini 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 Paulini ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Paulini. 56% of Paulini men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Paulini women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Paulini were Chauffeur and Machine 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
    56%
  • Plasterer
    23%
  • Chauffeur
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Machine Operator
    50%

What Paulini family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 547 census records available for the last name Paulini. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paulini 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 390 immigration records available for the last name Paulini. 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 166 military records available for the last name Paulini. For the veterans among your Paulini ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paulini lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Paulini life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Paulini in 1963 was 81, and 78 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Paulini 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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