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Povala Family History

Povala 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: Pola, Pala, Ojala, Perala, Rogala, Tomala, Poveda, Novara, Pekala

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Where is the Povala family from?

You can see how Povala families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Povala family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Povala families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 6 Povala families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Povala's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Povala families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Povala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Povala 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Povala. 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 8 military records available for the last name Povala. For the veterans among your Povala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Povala lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1991, in the United States, Povala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Povala in 1963 was 85, and 88 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Povala 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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