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Powderhill Family History

Powderhill 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: Underhill, Powderly, Howdeshell, Lowdermilk, Powell, Summerhill

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Where is the Powderhill family from?

You can see how Powderhill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Powderhill family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Powderhill families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Powderhill families living in Staffordshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Powderhill's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Powderhill families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Powderhill 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 Powderhill ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Powderhill. 75% of Powderhill women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    25%

What Powderhill family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 293 census records available for the last name Powderhill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Powderhill 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Powderhill. 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 21 military records available for the last name Powderhill. For the veterans among your Powderhill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Powderhill lifespan?

Between 1995 and 1997, in the United States, Powderhill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Powderhill in 1995 was 95, and 93 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Powderhill

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Powderhill 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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