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Powerly Family History

Powerly 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: Powderly, Power, Overly, Powell, Coberly, Lowery, Pomeroy, Sowerby

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Powerly surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Powerly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Powerly 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Powerly. 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 6 military records available for the last name Powerly. For the veterans among your Powerly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Powerly lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1992, in the United States, Powerly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Powerly in 1980 was 85, and 92 in 1992.

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