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Paulissen Family History

Paulissen 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: Paulsen, Paulin, Pallister, Paulson, Meuwissen, Lauridsen, Teunissen

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Where is the Paulissen family from?

You can see how Paulissen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paulissen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Paulissen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Paulissen families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Paulissen's in USA. California had the highest population of Paulissen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Paulissen 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 197 census records available for the last name Paulissen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paulissen 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Paulissen. 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 75 military records available for the last name Paulissen. For the veterans among your Paulissen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paulissen lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Paulissen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Paulissen in 1965 was 73, and 103 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Paulissen 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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