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Powton Family History

Powton Surname Meaning

Probably a variant of Poulton with loss of -l- (and compensatory lengthening of -u-). Some examples may belong under (2).

From Pouton in Garlieston (Wigtowns) itself from the Scots for ‘farmstead by a pool’.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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You can see how Powton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Powton family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Powton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 20 Powton families living in Northumberland. This was about 31% of all the recorded Powton's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Powton families in 1891.
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What did your Powton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Powton. 87% of Powton 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    7%
  • Unpaid Domestic Du
    7%

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Passenger Lists

There are 36 immigration records available for the last name Powton. 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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There are 74 military records available for the last name Powton. For the veterans among your Powton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Powton lifespan?

Average Powton life expectancy in 2003 was 61 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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