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Poven Family History

Poven 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: Coven, Boven, Polen, Koven, Posen, Loven, Povey, Hoven, Over, Pope

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Where is the Poven family from?

You can see how Poven families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poven family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Poven families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Poven family living in Cheshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Poven's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Poven families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 62 census records available for the last name Poven. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poven 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Poven. 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 Poven. For the veterans among your Poven ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poven lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1979, in the United States, Poven life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Poven in 1971 was 83, and 85 in 1979.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poven 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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