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Pouw Family History

Pouw 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: Pour, Mouw, Pou, Pu, Paul, Pong, You, Low, Port, Pope

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Census Records

There are 184 census records available for the last name Pouw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pouw 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 255 immigration records available for the last name Pouw. 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 6 military records available for the last name Pouw. For the veterans among your Pouw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pouw lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Pouw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Pouw in 1969 was 71, and 90 in 2003.

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