Powrie Family History

Powrie Surname Meaning

Scottish: habitational name from Powrie in Angus named in Scottish Gaelic with pòr ‘seed grain crops’.

This name is believed to have origins rooted in the agricultural practices of the region.

Specifically, it reflects the significance of seed and grain in the local economy and lifestyle.

Furthermore, the term is almost certainly a loan-word from Pictish, indicating its historic depth.

The connection to Pictish suggests that the name has been part of the Scottish landscape for many centuries.

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

Similar surnames: Lowrie, Norrie, Porte, Corrie, Comrie, Dowie, Cowie, Poire, Bowie, Pore

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570	Military Records
1K	Immigration Records
7K	Census and Voter Lists
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Where is the Powrie family from?

You can see how Powrie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Powrie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Powrie families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 27 Powrie families living in London. This was about 59% of all the recorded Powrie's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Powrie families in 1891.

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What did your Powrie 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 Powrie. 60% of Powrie men worked as a General labourer and 100% of Powrie women worked as an Unpaid domestic duties.

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General labourer

60%

engineer fitter

40%

Unpaid domestic duties

100%

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Census Record

There are 7K census records available for the last name Powrie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Powrie 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 1K immigration records available for the last name Powrie. 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 570 military records available for the last name Powrie. For the veterans among your Powrie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Powrie lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Powrie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Powrie in 1965 was 60, and 53 in 2004.

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Powrie Surname Meaning

Scottish: habitational name from Powrie in Angus named in Scottish Gaelic with pòr ‘seed grain crops’.

This name is believed to have origins rooted in the agricultural practices of the region.

Specifically, it reflects the significance of seed and grain in the local economy and lifestyle.

Furthermore, the term is almost certainly a loan-word from Pictish, indicating its historic depth.

The connection to Pictish suggests that the name has been part of the Scottish landscape for many centuries.

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

Where is the Powrie family from?

What did your Powrie ancestors do for a living?

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.

General labourer

60%

engineer fitter

40%

Unpaid domestic duties

100%

What Powrie family records will you find?

What is the average Powrie lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Powrie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Powrie in 1965 was 60, and 53 in 2004.

Powrie Family History

Powrie Surname Meaning

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Powrie Surname Meaning

25,000 record(s) for Powrie

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Where is the Powrie family from?

What did your Powrie ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1939

Top Female Occupations In 1939

What Powrie family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Powrie lifespan?

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