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Powis Family History

Powis Name Meaning

Welsh (now mainly West Midlands of England): habitational name from the region of Powis in mid Wales (from Old Welsh powes ‘country dwellers’).

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


Similar surnames: Bowes, Solis, Paris, Lewis, Power, Howes, Powles, Rodis, Ports, Moris

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Where is the Powis family from?

You can see how Powis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Powis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Powis families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 43 Powis families living in Ontario. This was about 69% of all the recorded Powis's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Powis families in 1911.
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What did your Powis ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Powis. 34% of Powis men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Journalier
    20%
  • Cultivateur
    20%
  • Clerk
    14%
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Census Records

There are 21,000 census records available for the last name Powis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Powis 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Powis. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Powis. For the veterans among your Powis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Powis lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Powis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Powis in 1962 was 62, and 73 in 2004.

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