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Povoski Family History

Povoski 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, Podolski, Pokorski, Potocki, Ploski, Pomorski, Potosky

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Where is the Povoski family from?

You can see how Povoski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Povoski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Povoski families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Povoski's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Povoski families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Povoski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Povoski 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Povoski. 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 3 military records available for the last name Povoski. For the veterans among your Povoski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Povoski lifespan?

Average Povoski life expectancy in 2000 was 67 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Povoski 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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