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Powanda Family History

Powanda Name Meaning

Polish and Rusyn (from Poland): variant of Powada unexplained. The surname Powanda is no longer found in Poland.

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


Similar surnames: Poland, Pond, Molenda, Prowant, Osada, Wand, Losada, Swanda, Koranda

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Where is the Powanda family from?

You can see how Powanda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Powanda family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Powanda families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Powanda families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Powanda's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Powanda families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Powanda surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Powanda ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Powanda. 44% of Powanda men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Powanda women worked as a Waitress. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    44%
  • Miner
    25%
  • New Worker
    19%
  • Bartender
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%
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What Powanda family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 364 census records available for the last name Powanda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Powanda 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Powanda. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 224 military records available for the last name Powanda. For the veterans among your Powanda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Powanda lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Powanda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Powanda in 1944 was 35, and 81 in 2004.

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