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Powskey Family History

Powskey 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: Poskey, Posey, Polsky, Rowsey, Paskey, Powley, Towsley, Foskey

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Where is the Powskey family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Powskey 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 Powskey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housework was the top reported job for people in the USA named Powskey. 100% of Powskey women worked as a Housework.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Powskey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Powskey 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Powskey. 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 3 military records available for the last name Powskey. For the veterans among your Powskey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Powskey lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Powskey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Powskey in 1971 was 48, and 79 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Powskey 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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