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Powr Family History

Powr 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: Power, Pour, Poer, Porr, Powe, Poor, Pong, Low, Port, Pope

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Where is the Powr family from?

You can see how Powr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Powr family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Powr families were found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Powr families living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Powr's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Powr families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Powr surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 84 census records available for the last name Powr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Powr 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Powr. 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 8 military records available for the last name Powr. For the veterans among your Powr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Powr lifespan?

Average Powr life expectancy in 1974 was 66 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Powr 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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