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Paulseen Family History

Paulseen 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, Paulson, Poulsen, Alsteen, Palen, Paule, Paules, Paulin

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Where is the Paulseen family from?

You can see how Paulseen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paulseen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Paulseen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Paulseen families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Paulseen's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Paulseen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Paulseen 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 99 census records available for the last name Paulseen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paulseen 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Paulseen. 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 military records available for the last name Paulseen. For the veterans among your Paulseen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paulseen lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1996, in the United States, Paulseen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Paulseen in 1988 was 76, and 73 in 1996.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Paulseen 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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