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Powderly Family History

Powderly Surname Meaning

Irish: possibly a habitational name from Powerlough in County Meath but the origin is ultimately uncertain.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Powderly family from?

You can see how Powderly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Powderly family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Powderly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 19 Powderly families living in Lancashire. This was about 83% of all the recorded Powderly's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Powderly families in 1891.
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What did your Powderly ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Powderly. 100% of Powderly women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 498 immigration records available for the last name Powderly. 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 452 military records available for the last name Powderly. For the veterans among your Powderly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Powderly lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Powderly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Powderly in 1955 was 80, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Powderly 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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