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Powada Family History

Powada 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: Powanda, Posada, Porada, Sowada, Prada, Wada, Zawada, Sawada, Losada

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Where is the Powada family from?

You can see how Powada families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Powada family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Powada family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Powada's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Powada families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Powada 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 33 census records available for the last name Powada. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Powada 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Powada. 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 Powada. For the veterans among your Powada ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Powada lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Powada life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Powada in 1966 was 70, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Powada 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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