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Powk Family History

Powk 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: Polk, Pock, Powe, Wowk, Howk, Pak, Sok, Pong, Hook, Low

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Where is the Powk family from?

You can see how Powk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Powk family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Powk families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Powk families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Powk's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Powk families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Powk 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 57 census records available for the last name Powk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Powk 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Powk. 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 2 military records available for the last name Powk. For the veterans among your Powk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Powk lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1990, in the United States, Powk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Powk in 1979 was 60, and 74 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Powk 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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