Powolny Family History

Powolny 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: Pooley, Pokorny, Wolny, Powley, Nowotny, Cowley, Pool, Howley, Hooley, Polly

158	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
102	Military Records
23	Immigration Records
75	Census and Voter Lists
112	Member Trees

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Where is the Powolny family from?

You can see how Powolny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Powolny family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Powolny family living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Powolny's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Powolny families in 1920.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Powolny surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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What did your Powolny ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Powolny.

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Painter

50%

Photographer

50%

What Powolny family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 75 census records available for the last name Powolny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Powolny census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 23 immigration records available for the last name Powolny. 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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Military Records

There are 102 military records available for the last name Powolny. For the veterans among your Powolny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Powolny lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2003, in the United States, Powolny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Powolny in 1978 was 86, and 86 in 2003.

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Powolny Surname Meaning

Where is the Powolny family from?

What did your Powolny ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Powolny.

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Painter

50%

Photographer

50%

What Powolny family records will you find?

What is the average Powolny lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2003, in the United States, Powolny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Powolny in 1978 was 86, and 86 in 2003.

Powolny Family History

Powolny Surname Meaning

470 record(s) for Powolny

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What did your Powolny ancestors do for a living?

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Powolny Surname Meaning

470 record(s) for Powolny

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Where is the Powolny family from?

What did your Powolny ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1940

What Powolny family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Powolny family history

What is the average Powolny lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Powolny family tree

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