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Povletich Family History

Povletich 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: Polich, Pletsch, Miletich, Pavlovich, Pavelich, Pavlich, Povich

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Where is the Povletich family from?

You can see how Povletich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Povletich family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Povletich family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Povletich's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Povletich families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Povletich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Povletich 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Povletich. 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 5 military records available for the last name Povletich. For the veterans among your Povletich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Povletich lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1995, in the United States, Povletich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Povletich in 1967 was 54, and 77 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Povletich 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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