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Povirk Family History

Povirk 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: Lovick, Popik, Rovira, Novick, Poire, Lovik, Virk, Novik, Popick

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Where is the Povirk family from?

You can see how Povirk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Povirk family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Povirk families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Povirk's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Povirk families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Povirk 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 Povirk ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Povirk. 100% of Povirk men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Povirk women worked as a 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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Povirk family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Povirk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Povirk 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Povirk. 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 36 military records available for the last name Povirk. For the veterans among your Povirk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Povirk lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Povirk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Povirk in 1964 was 77, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Povirk 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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