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Povitz Family History

Povitz 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: Politz, Lovitz, Covitz, Kovitz, Pritz, Moritz, Polito, Politi, Pitz

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Where is the Povitz family from?

You can see how Povitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Povitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Povitz family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Povitz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Povitz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Povitz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 62 census records available for the last name Povitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Povitz 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Povitz. 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 8 military records available for the last name Povitz. For the veterans among your Povitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Povitz lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1988, in the United States, Povitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Povitz in 1967 was 63, and 53 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Povitz 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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