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Povman Family History

Povman 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: Polman, Norman, Bowman, Notman, Osman, Gorman, Kosman, Forman, Roman

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Where is the Povman family from?

You can see how Povman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Povman family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Povman family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Povman's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Povman families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 7 census records available for the last name Povman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Povman 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Povman. 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 5 military records available for the last name Povman. For the veterans among your Povman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Povman lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2004, in the United States, Povman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Povman in 1984 was 91, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Povman 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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