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Paulsen Family History

Paulsen Surname Meaning

North German, Danish, and Norwegian: patronymic from the personal name Paul.

Americanized form of Danish and Norwegian Poulsen a cognate of 1 above.

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


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Where is the Paulsen family from?

You can see how Paulsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paulsen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Paulsen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Paulsen families living in Lancashire. This was about 20% of all the recorded Paulsen's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Paulsen families in 1891.
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What did your Paulsen 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 Paulsen. 100% of Paulsen men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Paulsen women worked as an Unpaid Domestic 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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Paulsen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 43,000 census records available for the last name Paulsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paulsen 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 43,000 immigration records available for the last name Paulsen. 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 9,000 military records available for the last name Paulsen. For the veterans among your Paulsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paulsen lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Paulsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Paulsen in 1941 was 43, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Paulsen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Paulsen 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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