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Powelll Family History

Powelll 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: Powell, Howell, Rowell, Mowell, Cowell, Pownall, Bowell, Gowell

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Where is the Powelll family from?

You can see how Powelll families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Powelll family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Powelll families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Powelll families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Powelll's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Powelll families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 62 census records available for the last name Powelll. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Powelll 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Powelll. 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 18 military records available for the last name Powelll. For the veterans among your Powelll ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Powelll lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1998, in the United States, Powelll life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Powelll in 1986 was 90, and 83 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Powelll 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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