Povoas Family History

Povoas 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: Porras, Lovas, Poos, Lovaas, Novoa, Pozos, Pavlas, Pallas, Jonas, Roos

672	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
19	Military Records
49	Immigration Records
609	Census and Voter Lists
345	Member Trees

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Where is the Povoas family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Povoas 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 Povoas ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, navy heavy worker and Unpaid domestic duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Povoas. 100% of Povoas men worked as a navy heavy worker and 100% of Povoas women worked as an Unpaid domestic duties.

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navy heavy worker

100%

Unpaid domestic duties

100%

What Povoas family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 609 census records available for the last name Povoas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Povoas census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 49 immigration records available for the last name Povoas. 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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Military Records

There are 19 military records available for the last name Povoas. For the veterans among your Povoas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Povoas lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1988, in the United States, Povoas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Povoas in 1985 was 90, and 77 in 1988.

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Povoas Surname Meaning

What did your Povoas ancestors do for a living?

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

navy heavy worker

100%

Unpaid domestic duties

100%

What Povoas family records will you find?

What is the average Povoas lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1988, in the United States, Povoas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Povoas in 1985 was 90, and 77 in 1988.

Povoas Family History

Povoas Surname Meaning

1,000 record(s) for Povoas

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What did your Povoas ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1939

Top Female Occupations In 1939

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Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Povoas lifespan?

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Povoas Surname Meaning

1,000 record(s) for Povoas

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Where is the Povoas family from?

What did your Povoas ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1939

Top Female Occupations In 1939

What Povoas family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Povoas family history

What is the average Povoas lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Povoas family tree

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