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Pauwels Family History

Pauwels Surname Meaning

Flemish Dutch and North German: patronymic from the personal name Pauwel a vernacular form of Paul.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Pauwels family from?

You can see how Pauwels families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pauwels family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Pauwels families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Pauwels families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pauwels's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Pauwels families in 1891.
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What did your Pauwels ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pauwels. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pauwels 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 Pauwels. 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 228 military records available for the last name Pauwels. For the veterans among your Pauwels ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pauwels lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Pauwels life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Pauwels in 1963 was 68, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pauwels 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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