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Powe Family History

Powe Surname Meaning

English (Devon and Cumbria): variant of Poe. Welsh: variant of Pugh.

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


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Where is the Powe family from?

You can see how Powe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Powe family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Powe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 55 Powe families living in Devon. This was about 19% of all the recorded Powe's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Powe families in 1891.
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What did your Powe 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 Powe. 34% of Powe men worked as a General Labourer and 82% of Powe women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Powe were Coal Hewer and None.

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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
    34%
  • Carpenter
    14%
  • Derrick Man Oilwell
    14%
  • Coal Hewer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Housewife
    7%
  • Domestic Duties Unpaid
    3%
  • None
    3%

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Census Records

There are 18,000 census records available for the last name Powe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Powe 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Powe. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Powe. For the veterans among your Powe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Powe lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Powe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Powe in 1940 was 31, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Powe 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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