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Poyvez Family History

Poyvez 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: Poyner, Poyer, Povey, Poyser, Poovey, Porter, Voytek, Over, Pooley

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Where is the Poyvez family from?

You can see how Poyvez families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poyvez family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Poyvez families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Poyvez families living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Poyvez's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Poyvez families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Poyvez. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poyvez 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Poyvez. 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 Poyvez. For the veterans among your Poyvez ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poyvez lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1974, in the United States, Poyvez life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Poyvez in 1968 was 85, and 70 in 1974.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poyvez 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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