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Powls Family History

Powls Surname Meaning

see Pauls.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Powls family from?

You can see how Powls families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Powls family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Powls families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 11 Powls families living in Yorkshire. This was about 85% of all the recorded Powls's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Powls families in 1891.
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What did your Powls ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Powls. 100% of Powls men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Powls women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Powls family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 727 census records available for the last name Powls. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Powls 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 193 immigration records available for the last name Powls. 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 55 military records available for the last name Powls. For the veterans among your Powls ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Powls lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2003, in the United States, Powls life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Powls in 1977 was 82, and 72 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Powls 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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