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Paulley Family History

Paulley Surname Meaning

English (Dorset): variant of Pawley.

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


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Where is the Paulley family from?

You can see how Paulley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paulley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Paulley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 106 Paulley families living in Dorset. This was about 70% of all the recorded Paulley's in United Kingdom. Dorset had the highest population of Paulley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Paulley 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 Paulley 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 Paulley. 22% of Paulley men worked as a General Labourer and 94% of Paulley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Paulley were Farmer and Household Duties.

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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
    22%
  • Dairy Farmer
    22%
  • Bricklayer
    15%
  • Farmer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    94%
  • Household Duties
    7%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Paulley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paulley 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 133 immigration records available for the last name Paulley. 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 400 military records available for the last name Paulley. For the veterans among your Paulley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paulley lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Paulley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Paulley in 1945 was 37, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Paulley 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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