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Pauson Family History

Pauson 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: Parson, Paulson, Payson, Paxson, Papson, Passon, Pawson, Samson

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Where is the Pauson family from?

You can see how Pauson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pauson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Pauson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 12 Pauson families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 55% of all the recorded Pauson's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Pauson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pauson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Pauson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Pauson. 100% of Pauson 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Pauson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 816 census records available for the last name Pauson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pauson 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Pauson. 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 52 military records available for the last name Pauson. For the veterans among your Pauson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pauson lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1998, in the United States, Pauson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Pauson in 1967 was 93, and 75 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pauson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pauson 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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