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Powne Family History

Powne 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: Towne, Pone, Powe, Bowne, Pong, Pope, Ponce, Hone, Power, Coyne

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Where is the Powne family from?

You can see how Powne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Powne family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Powne families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Powne families living in Somerset. This was about 47% of all the recorded Powne's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Powne families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Powne 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 Powne ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Powne. 100% of Powne men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Powne family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 859 census records available for the last name Powne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Powne 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 Powne. 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 24 military records available for the last name Powne. For the veterans among your Powne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Powne lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1999, in the United States, Powne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Powne in 1976 was 66, and 73 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Powne 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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