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Paulsmeier Family History

Paulsmeier 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: Palmeter, Palmer, Dallmeyer, Burgmeier, Altmeyer, Allgeier, Brunmeier

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Where is the Paulsmeier family from?

You can see how Paulsmeier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paulsmeier family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Paulsmeier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Paulsmeier families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Paulsmeier's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Paulsmeier families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 62 census records available for the last name Paulsmeier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paulsmeier 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Paulsmeier. 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 35 military records available for the last name Paulsmeier. For the veterans among your Paulsmeier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paulsmeier lifespan?

Average Paulsmeier life expectancy in 2000 was 64 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Paulsmeier 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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