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Powle Family History

Powle Surname Meaning

see Powell.

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


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Where is the Powle family from?

You can see how Powle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Powle family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Powle families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 11 Powle families living in London. This was about 30% of all the recorded Powle's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Powle families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Powle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Powle ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Powle. 100% of Powle 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 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 Powle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Powle 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 270 immigration records available for the last name Powle. 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 107 military records available for the last name Powle. For the veterans among your Powle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Powle lifespan?

Between 1960 and 1999, in the United States, Powle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Powle in 1960 was 52, and 88 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Powle 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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