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Powaski Family History

Powaski 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: Polaski, Polanski, Poleski, Kowalski, Tomaski, Moraski, Nowacki

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Where is the Powaski family from?

You can see how Powaski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Powaski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Powaski family living in Connecticut. This was about 33% of all the recorded Powaski's in USA. Connecticut and 2 other states had the highest population of Powaski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Powaski 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 87 census records available for the last name Powaski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Powaski 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Powaski. 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 Powaski. For the veterans among your Powaski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Powaski lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Powaski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Powaski in 1969 was 72, and 78 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Powaski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Powaski 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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