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Powless Family History

Powless Surname Meaning

English (Shropshire): variant of Poles. Americanized form of an unidentified German surname possibly Paulus.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Powless family from?

You can see how Powless families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Powless family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Powless families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Powless families living in Kent. This was about 57% of all the recorded Powless's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Powless families in 1891.
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What did your Powless ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Powless. 42% of Powless men worked as a Laborer and 36% of Powless women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Powless were Carpenter and Housework.

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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
    42%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%
  • Carpenter
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    36%
  • Clerk
    22%
  • Saleslady
    15%
  • Housework
    15%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Powless. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Powless 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 230 immigration records available for the last name Powless. 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 Powless. For the veterans among your Powless ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Powless lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Powless life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Powless in 1957 was 33, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Powless 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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