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Pauss Family History

Pauss 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: Pass, Paus, Fauss, Pauls, Pruss, Hauss, Mauss, Nauss, Gauss, Paul

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Where is the Pauss family from?

You can see how Pauss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pauss family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Pauss families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Pauss families living in South Carolina. This was about 83% of all the recorded Pauss's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Pauss families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pauss 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 Pauss ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesgirl was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pauss. 100% of Pauss women worked as a Salesgirl.

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Salesgirl
    100%

What Pauss family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 156 census records available for the last name Pauss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pauss 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 112 immigration records available for the last name Pauss. 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 46 military records available for the last name Pauss. For the veterans among your Pauss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pauss lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Pauss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Pauss in 1966 was 81, and 97 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pauss 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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