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Powaser Family History

Powaser 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: Power, Bowser, Waser, Poser, Pooser, Polasek, Cowser, Howser, Rowser

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Where is the Powaser family from?

You can see how Powaser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Powaser family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Powaser family living in Iowa. This was about 33% of all the recorded Powaser's in USA. Iowa and 2 other states had the highest population of Powaser families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Powaser surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Powaser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Powaser 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Powaser. 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 38 military records available for the last name Powaser. For the veterans among your Powaser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Powaser lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1996, in the United States, Powaser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Powaser in 1978 was 71, and 72 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Powaser 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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