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Poweska Family History

Poweska 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: Poleski, Popelka, Podesta, Peska, Power, Posa, Bowes, Powell, Polka

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Where is the Poweska family from?

You can see how Poweska families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poweska family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Poweska families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Poweska's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Poweska families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poweska 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 Poweska ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Poweska. 100% of Poweska men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Poweska family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 76 census records available for the last name Poweska. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poweska 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Poweska. 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 96 military records available for the last name Poweska. For the veterans among your Poweska ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poweska lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Poweska life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Poweska in 1967 was 43, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Poweska

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poweska 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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