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Powyer Family History

Powyer 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, Poyer, Bowyer, Porter, Gower, Bower, Tower, Mower, Goyer

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Where is the Powyer family from?

You can see how Powyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Powyer family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 2 Powyer families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Powyer's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Powyer families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Powyer 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 548 census records available for the last name Powyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Powyer 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Powyer. 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 4 military records available for the last name Powyer. For the veterans among your Powyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Powyer lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Powyer 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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