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Powilaitis Family History

Powilaitis 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: Politis, Politi, Moraitis, Jonaitis, Willits, Petraitis, Willitts

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Where is the Powilaitis family from?

You can see how Powilaitis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Powilaitis family name was found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there were 2 Powilaitis families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Powilaitis's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Powilaitis families in 1901.
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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Powilaitis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Powilaitis 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 169 immigration records available for the last name Powilaitis. 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 10 military records available for the last name Powilaitis. For the veterans among your Powilaitis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Powilaitis lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1977, in the United States, Powilaitis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Powilaitis in 1968 was 83, and 90 in 1977.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Powilaitis 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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