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Paullus Family History

Paullus Surname Meaning

Altered form of Paulus a surname of German Walloon Flemish Dutch or French origin.

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


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Where is the Paullus family from?

You can see how Paullus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paullus family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Paullus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Paullus family living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Paullus's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Paullus families in 1891.
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What did your Paullus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Paullus. 44% of Paullus men worked as a Farmer and 72% of Paullus women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Paullus were Clerk and Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    44%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    72%
  • Teacher
    29%

What Paullus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Paullus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paullus 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 97 immigration records available for the last name Paullus. 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 259 military records available for the last name Paullus. For the veterans among your Paullus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paullus lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Paullus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Paullus in 1963 was 85, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Paullus 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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