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Powele Family History

Powele 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: Powell, Powel, Power, Postle, Howell, Fowle, Rowell, Mowell, Cowell

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Where is the Powele family from?

You can see how Powele families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Powele family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1891. The most Powele families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Powele families living in London. This was about 29% of all the recorded Powele's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Powele families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Powele 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 173 census records available for the last name Powele. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Powele 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Powele. 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 17 military records available for the last name Powele. For the veterans among your Powele ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Powele lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Powele 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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