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Powick Family History

Powick Surname Meaning

from Powick (Worcs) which is recorded as Poincguuic in an 11th-century copy of a document from 97. The place-name probably derives from an Old English personal name *Poha + Old English connective -ing- + wīc ‘dwelling specialized farm’.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Powick family from?

You can see how Powick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Powick family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Powick families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 31 Powick families living in Worcestershire. This was about 48% of all the recorded Powick's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Powick families in 1891.
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What did your Powick ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Electrician and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Powick. 100% of Powick men worked as an Electrician and 100% of Powick women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Electrician
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Powick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Powick 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 189 immigration records available for the last name Powick. 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 91 military records available for the last name Powick. For the veterans among your Powick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Powick lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1992, in the United States, Powick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Powick in 1968 was 83, and 78 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Powick 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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