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Povee Family History

Povee 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: Bovee, Povey, Over, Pope, Ponce, Rover, Love, Power, Cover, Dove

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Where is the Povee family from?

You can see how Povee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Povee family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Povee families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Povee family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Povee's in USA. New York had the highest population of Povee families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Povee 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 70 census records available for the last name Povee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Povee 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Povee. 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 Povee. For the veterans among your Povee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Povee lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2003, in the United States, Povee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Povee in 1978 was 88, and 77 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Povee 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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