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Poverud Family History

Poverud 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: Over, Rover, Power, Cover, Dover, Overly, Overy, Hover, Overby

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Where is the Poverud family from?

You can see how Poverud families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poverud family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Poverud families living in Minnesota. This was about 75% of all the recorded Poverud's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Poverud families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poverud 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 Poverud ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Poverud. 100% of Poverud men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Poverud family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Poverud. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poverud 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Poverud. 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 Poverud. For the veterans among your Poverud ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poverud lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Poverud life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Poverud in 1964 was 77, and 63 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Poverud

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poverud 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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