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Powch Family History

Powch 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: Posch, Poch, Pouch, Porch, Polich, Ponce, Power, Pech, Roch, Roach

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Where is the Powch family from?

You can see how Powch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Powch family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Powch families living in Warwickshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Powch's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Powch families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Powch 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 92 census records available for the last name Powch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Powch 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Powch. 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 Powch. For the veterans among your Powch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Powch lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1983, in the United States, Powch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Powch in 1964 was 70, and 72 in 1983.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Powch 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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