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Paull Family History

Paull Surname Meaning

English and German: variant of Paul. The surname Paull is very rare in Germany.

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


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Where is the Paull family from?

You can see how Paull families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paull family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Paull families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 297 Paull families living in Cornwall. This was about 28% of all the recorded Paull's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Paull families in 1891.
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What did your Paull ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Paull. 14% of Paull men worked as a General Labourer and 71% of Paull women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Paull were Farmer and Unpaid Domestic.

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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

  • General Labourer
    14%
  • Gardener
    8%
  • Builders Labourer
    7%
  • Farmer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    71%
  • Private Means
    4%
  • Domestic Duties
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    2%

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Census Records

There are 36,000 census records available for the last name Paull. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paull 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Paull. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Paull. For the veterans among your Paull ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paull lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Paull life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Paull in 1946 was 50, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Paull 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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