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Powelcheck Family History

Powelcheck 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: Polachek, Kowalchuk, Kovalchick, Welcher, Pawelczyk, Pawelek, Pelcher

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Where is the Powelcheck family from?

You can see how Powelcheck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Powelcheck family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Powelcheck family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Powelcheck's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Powelcheck families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Powelcheck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Powelcheck 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Powelcheck. 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 3 military records available for the last name Powelcheck. For the veterans among your Powelcheck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Powelcheck lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1996, in the United States, Powelcheck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Powelcheck in 1972 was 86, and 69 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Powelcheck 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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