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Paushaw Family History

Paushaw 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: Bagshaw, Ramshaw, Pasha, Capshaw, Bashaw, Warshaw, Bushaw, Latshaw

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Where is the Paushaw family from?

You can see how Paushaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paushaw family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Paushaw families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Paushaw family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Paushaw's in USA. California had the highest population of Paushaw families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Paushaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paushaw 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Paushaw. 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 1 military records available for the last name Paushaw. For the veterans among your Paushaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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