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Powar Family History

Powar Surname Meaning

see Power.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Powar family from?

You can see how Powar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Powar family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Powar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Powar families living in New York. This was about 25% of all the recorded Powar's in USA. New York had the highest population of Powar families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Powar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Powar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Tel Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Powar. 100% of Powar women worked as a Tel Operator.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Tel Operator
    100%

What Powar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 331 census records available for the last name Powar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Powar 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 141 immigration records available for the last name Powar. 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 80 military records available for the last name Powar. For the veterans among your Powar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Powar lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1994, in the United States, Powar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Powar in 1975 was 82, and 83 in 1994.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Powar 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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