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Povolock Family History

Povolock 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: Pollock, Portlock, Pavlock, Overlock, Plock, Morlock, Woodlock

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Where is the Povolock family from?

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

There are 57 census records available for the last name Povolock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Povolock 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Povolock. 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 11 military records available for the last name Povolock. For the veterans among your Povolock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Povolock lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1997, in the United States, Povolock life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Povolock in 1971 was 63, and 87 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Povolock 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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