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Poovey Family History

Poovey Surname Meaning

Welsh: variant of Povey.

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


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Where is the Poovey family from?

You can see how Poovey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poovey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Poovey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Poovey families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 58% of all the recorded Poovey's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Poovey families in 1891.
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What did your Poovey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Looper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Poovey. 40% of Poovey men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Poovey women worked as a Looper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Poovey were Farming and Seamstress.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Knitter
    8%
  • Farming
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Looper
    24%
  • Spinner
    24%
  • Housekeeping
    24%
  • Seamstress
    16%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Poovey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poovey 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Poovey. 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 585 military records available for the last name Poovey. For the veterans among your Poovey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poovey lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Poovey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Poovey in 1961 was 76, and 73 in 2004.

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