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Povolo Family History

Povolo 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: Pool, Priolo, Rotolo, Ruvolo, Polo, Poole, Vivolo, Podoll, Paolo

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Where is the Povolo family from?

You can see how Povolo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Povolo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Povolo family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Povolo's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Povolo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Povolo 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 98 census records available for the last name Povolo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Povolo 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Povolo. 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 76 military records available for the last name Povolo. For the veterans among your Povolo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Povolo lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Povolo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Povolo in 1970 was 81, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Povolo 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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