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Povak Family History

Povak 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: Polak, Novak, Pak, Kozak, Posa, Oak, Peak, Pola, Dolak, Provan

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Where is the Povak family from?

You can see how Povak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Povak family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Povak family living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Povak's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Povak families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Povak 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 Povak ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Iron Machinist was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Povak. 100% of Povak women worked as an Iron Machinist.

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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

  • Iron Machinist
    100%

What Povak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 102 census records available for the last name Povak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Povak 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Povak. 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 9 military records available for the last name Povak. For the veterans among your Povak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Povak lifespan?

Between 1988 and 2001, in the United States, Povak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Povak in 1988 was 70, and 78 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Povak

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Povak 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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