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Povelaitis Family History

Povelaitis 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: Politis, Politi, Moraitis, Zemaitis, Jonaitis, Petraitis, Polites

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Where is the Povelaitis family from?

You can see how Povelaitis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Povelaitis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Povelaitis family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Povelaitis's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Povelaitis families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Povelaitis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Povelaitis 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Povelaitis. 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 18 military records available for the last name Povelaitis. For the veterans among your Povelaitis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Povelaitis lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Povelaitis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Povelaitis in 1974 was 70, and 90 in 2004.

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