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Poewell Family History

Poewell 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: Powell, Popwell, Oswell, Jewell, Sewell, Boswell, Howell, Colwell

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Where is the Poewell family from?

You can see how Poewell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poewell family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Poewell family living in Indiana. This was about 33% of all the recorded Poewell's in USA. Indiana and 2 other states had the highest population of Poewell families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Poewell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poewell 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Poewell. 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 2 military records available for the last name Poewell. For the veterans among your Poewell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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