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Powdell Family History

Powdell 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: Powell, Dowdell, Pownell, Podell, Dowdall, Odell, Howell, Bodell

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Where is the Powdell family from?

You can see how Powdell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Powdell family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Powdell family living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Powdell's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Powdell families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Powdell 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 Powdell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Powdell. 100% of Powdell men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Powdell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 104 census records available for the last name Powdell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Powdell 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Powdell. 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 12 military records available for the last name Powdell. For the veterans among your Powdell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Powdell lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Powdell

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