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Phaul Family History

Phaul 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: Paul, Phaup, Shaul, Saul, Hall, Pal, Schaul, Haut, Kaul, Aul

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Where is the Phaul family from?

You can see how Phaul families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Phaul family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Phaul families living in Louisiana. This was about 63% of all the recorded Phaul's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Phaul families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 510 census records available for the last name Phaul. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Phaul 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Phaul. 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 Phaul. For the veterans among your Phaul ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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