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Poweles Family History

Poweles 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: Powles, Powell, Koteles, Mowles, Poles, Powley, Powel, Pawelek

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Where is the Poweles family from?

You can see how Poweles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poweles family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Poweles families living in Tennessee. This was about 50% of all the recorded Poweles's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Poweles families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poweles 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 32 census records available for the last name Poweles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poweles 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 Poweles. 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 Poweles. For the veterans among your Poweles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poweles 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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