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Powdrey Family History

Powdrey 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: Cowdrey, Bowdry, Powley, Dowdey, Lowrey, Ondrey, Powderly, Jodrey

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Where is the Powdrey family from?

You can see how Powdrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Powdrey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Powdrey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Powdrey families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Powdrey's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Powdrey families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 8 census records available for the last name Powdrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Powdrey 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Powdrey. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Powdrey. For the veterans among your Powdrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Powdrey lifespan?

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