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Poulsen Family History

Poulsen Surname Meaning

Danish and Norwegian: patronymic from the personal name Poul (see Paul).

Compare Paulsen, Paulson, and Poulson.

English: variant of Polson.

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


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Where is the Poulsen family from?

You can see how Poulsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poulsen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Poulsen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 21 Poulsen families living in Yorkshire. This was about 43% of all the recorded Poulsen's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Poulsen families in 1891.
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What did your Poulsen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Poulsen. 80% of Poulsen 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
    80%
  • Housewife
    20%

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Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Poulsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poulsen 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 12,000 immigration records available for the last name Poulsen. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Poulsen. For the veterans among your Poulsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poulsen lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Poulsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Poulsen in 1954 was 39, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poulsen 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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