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Paulishak Family History

Paulishak 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: Paulick, Paulik, Kalista, Parrish, Pasciak, Marshak, Paules, Paulin

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Where is the Paulishak family from?

You can see how Paulishak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paulishak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Paulishak family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Paulishak's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Paulishak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Paulishak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Paulishak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Paulishak. 100% of Paulishak men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Paulishak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Paulishak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paulishak 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Paulishak. 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 23 military records available for the last name Paulishak. For the veterans among your Paulishak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paulishak lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Paulishak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Paulishak in 1972 was 83, and 90 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Paulishak 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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