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Powelson Family History

Powelson Surname Meaning

Patronymic from North German or English Powel.

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


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Where is the Powelson family from?

You can see how Powelson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Powelson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Powelson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Powelson families living in Lancashire. This was about 55% of all the recorded Powelson's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Powelson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Powelson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Powelson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Powelson. 25% of Powelson men worked as a Farmer and 22% of Powelson women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Powelson were Farm Laborer and Housewife.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    22%
  • Stenographer
    13%
  • Housekeeper
    13%
  • Housewife
    13%

What Powelson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Powelson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Powelson 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 690 immigration records available for the last name Powelson. 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 Powelson. For the veterans among your Powelson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Powelson lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Powelson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Powelson in 1954 was 43, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Powelson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Powelson 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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