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Povery Family History

Povery 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: Overy, Povey, Over, Rover, Power, Cover, Lovely, Lavery, Dover

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Where is the Povery family from?

You can see how Povery families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Povery family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Povery families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Povery families living in Staffordshire. This was about 56% of all the recorded Povery's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Povery families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 103 census records available for the last name Povery. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Povery 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Povery. 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 2 military records available for the last name Povery. For the veterans among your Povery ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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