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Powlus Family History

Powlus 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: Powles, Pawlus, Polus, Bowlus, Poulos, Mowles, Bolus, Poles, Powley

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Where is the Powlus family from?

You can see how Powlus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Powlus family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Powlus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Powlus families living in Alberta. This was about 71% of all the recorded Powlus's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Powlus families in 1911.
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What did your Powlus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Powlus. 100% of Powlus men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 575 census records available for the last name Powlus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Powlus 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Powlus. 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 104 military records available for the last name Powlus. For the veterans among your Powlus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Powlus lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Powlus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Powlus in 1951 was 48, and 62 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Powlus 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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