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Povilaitis Family History

Povilaitis 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: Politis, Politi, Moraitis, Jonaitis, Petraitis, Polites, Vilas, Pilat

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Where is the Povilaitis family from?

You can see how Povilaitis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Povilaitis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Povilaitis families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 33% of all the recorded Povilaitis's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Povilaitis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Povilaitis 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 Povilaitis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Povilaitis. 39% of Povilaitis men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Povilaitis women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Povilaitis were Bakers Helper and Stenographer.

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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
    39%
  • Truck Driver
    31%
  • Machinist
    16%
  • Bakers Helper
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

What Povilaitis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 419 census records available for the last name Povilaitis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Povilaitis 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 224 immigration records available for the last name Povilaitis. 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 192 military records available for the last name Povilaitis. For the veterans among your Povilaitis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Povilaitis lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Povilaitis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Povilaitis in 1961 was 65, and 83 in 2004.

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