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Povlesky Family History

Povlesky 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: Poleski, Polsky, Volesky, Olesky, Polosky, Polasky, Molesky, Pooley

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Where is the Povlesky family from?

You can see how Povlesky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Povlesky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Povlesky family living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Povlesky's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Povlesky families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 2 census records available for the last name Povlesky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Povlesky 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Povlesky. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Povlesky. For the veterans among your Povlesky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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