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Pohowsky Family History

Pohowsky 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: Polonsky, Potosky, Popowski, Podolsky, Borowsky, Polosky, Borowski

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Where is the Pohowsky family from?

You can see how Pohowsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pohowsky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pohowsky family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Pohowsky's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Pohowsky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pohowsky 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 20 census records available for the last name Pohowsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pohowsky 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Pohowsky. 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 16 military records available for the last name Pohowsky. For the veterans among your Pohowsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pohowsky lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2001, in the United States, Pohowsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Pohowsky in 1976 was 55, and 85 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pohowsky 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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