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Powalski Family History

Powalski 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: Kowalski, Polanski, Podolski, Rogalski, Goralski, Pawelski, Walski

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Where is the Powalski family from?

You can see how Powalski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Powalski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Powalski families living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Powalski's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Powalski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Powalski 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 Powalski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Powalski. 34% of Powalski men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Powalski women worked as a Housewife.

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Sailor
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Farmer Labor
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Powalski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 479 census records available for the last name Powalski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Powalski 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Powalski. 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 110 military records available for the last name Powalski. For the veterans among your Powalski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Powalski lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Powalski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Powalski in 1962 was 83, and 69 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Powalski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Powalski 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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