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Powenski Family History

Powenski 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: Polanski, Poleski, Nowinski, Sowinski, Pawelski, Polinski, Rowinski

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Where is the Powenski family from?

You can see how Powenski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Powenski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Powenski family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Powenski's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Powenski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Powenski 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 Powenski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Powenski. 50% of Powenski men worked as a Carpenter and 100% of Powenski women worked as a 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

  • Carpenter
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Powenski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Powenski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Powenski 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Powenski. 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 74 military records available for the last name Powenski. For the veterans among your Powenski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Powenski lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Powenski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Powenski in 1964 was 84, and 71 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Powenski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Powenski 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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