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Powesl Family History

Powesl 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: Powell, Powel, Power, Bowes, Howell, Rowell, Mowell, Cowell, Bowell

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Where is the Powesl family from?

You can see how Powesl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Powesl family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Powesl family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Powesl's in USA. New York had the highest population of Powesl families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Powesl 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 4 census records available for the last name Powesl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Powesl 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Powesl. 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 Powesl. For the veterans among your Powesl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Powesl lifespan?

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