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Povalish Family History

Povalish 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: Polish, Polich, Valis, Potash, Popish, Pavlis, Kovash, Kalish

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Where is the Povalish family from?

You can see how Povalish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Povalish family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 10 Povalish families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Povalish's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Povalish families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Povalish 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 Povalish ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Povalish. 67% of Povalish men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    67%
  • New Worker
    34%

What Povalish family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 171 census records available for the last name Povalish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Povalish 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Povalish. 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 11 military records available for the last name Povalish. For the veterans among your Povalish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Povalish lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2001, in the United States, Povalish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Povalish in 1973 was 75, and 65 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Povalish 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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