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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


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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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*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
    60%
  • Engineer Fitter
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 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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Draft Cards

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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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Powrie 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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