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Paurus Family History

Paurus 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: Paulus, Paris, Prus, Paus, Petrus, Paules, Paulhus, Pauls, Paulos

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Where is the Paurus family from?

You can see how Paurus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paurus family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Paurus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Paurus families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Paurus's in USA. New York had the highest population of Paurus families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 94 census records available for the last name Paurus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paurus 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Paurus. 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 42 military records available for the last name Paurus. For the veterans among your Paurus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paurus lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Paurus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Paurus in 1970 was 48, and 86 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Paurus 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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