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Powys Family History

Powys Surname Meaning

see Powis.

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


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Where is the Powys family from?

You can see how Powys families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Powys family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Powys families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 12 Powys families living in Somerset. This was about 16% of all the recorded Powys's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Powys families in 1891.
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What did your Powys ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Powys. 74% of Powys 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
    74%
  • Private Means
    27%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Powys. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Powys 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 482 immigration records available for the last name Powys. 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 92 military records available for the last name Powys. For the veterans among your Powys ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Powys lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Powys life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Powys in 1971 was 81, and 97 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Powys 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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