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Powdrill Family History

Powdrill Surname Meaning

English (Leicestershire and Nottinghamshire; of Norman origin): nickname from Anglo-Norman French poutrel putrel ‘colt horse’

(medieval Latin pultrellus) probably denoting one of a lively or frisky disposition.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Powdrill family from?

You can see how Powdrill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Powdrill family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Powdrill families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 74 Powdrill families living in Leicestershire. This was about 26% of all the recorded Powdrill's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Powdrill families in 1891.
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What did your Powdrill ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Powdrill. 100% of Powdrill men worked as a General Labourer and 90% of Powdrill 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    90%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    3%
  • Shorthand Typist
    3%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 275 immigration records available for the last name Powdrill. 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 282 military records available for the last name Powdrill. For the veterans among your Powdrill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Powdrill lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Powdrill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Powdrill in 1966 was 57, and 60 in 2004.

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