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Poweski Family History

Poweski 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, Pawelski, Polski, Oleski, Moleski, Polaski, Kowski, Power

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Where is the Poweski family from?

You can see how Poweski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poweski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Poweski family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Poweski's in USA. New York had the highest population of Poweski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poweski 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 80 census records available for the last name Poweski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poweski 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Poweski. 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 137 military records available for the last name Poweski. For the veterans among your Poweski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poweski lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Poweski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Poweski in 1967 was 80, and 80 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poweski 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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