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Poweis Family History

Poweis 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: Powis, Powers, Power, Preis, Bowes, Powell, Towers, Bowens, Powles

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Where is the Poweis family from?

You can see how Poweis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poweis family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Poweis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Poweis family living in Gloucestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Poweis's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Poweis families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 95 census records available for the last name Poweis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poweis 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Poweis. 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 6 military records available for the last name Poweis. For the veterans among your Poweis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poweis lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poweis 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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