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Povell Family History

Povell 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: Powell, Dovell, Covell, Bovell, Lovell, Novell, Hovell, Podell

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Where is the Povell family from?

You can see how Povell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Povell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Povell families were found in USA in 1880, and Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Povell family living in Cheshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Povell's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Povell families in 1891.
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What did your Povell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Dressmaker was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Povell. 50% of Povell women worked as a Dressmaker.

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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

  • Dressmaker
    50%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%

What Povell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 658 census records available for the last name Povell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Povell 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 211 immigration records available for the last name Povell. 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 57 military records available for the last name Povell. For the veterans among your Povell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Povell lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Povell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Povell in 1963 was 76, and 44 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Povell 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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