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Paulse Family History

Paulse 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: Paule, Pauls, Paulsen, Pulse, Paul, Halse, Puls, Hulse, Pulte, Vause

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Where is the Paulse family from?

You can see how Paulse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paulse family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Paulse families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Paulse family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Paulse's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Paulse families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Paulse 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 128 census records available for the last name Paulse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paulse 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Paulse. 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 62 military records available for the last name Paulse. For the veterans among your Paulse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paulse lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1999, in the United States, Paulse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Paulse in 1988 was 35, and 90 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Paulse 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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