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Pov Family History

Pov 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: Pol, Po, Poh, Poe, Pou, Pon, Pop, Son, Ko, Pan

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Where is the Pov family from?

You can see how Pov families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pov family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Pov families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Pov family living in British Columbia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pov's in Canada. British Columbia and 1 other province had the highest population of Pov families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pov 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 266 census records available for the last name Pov. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pov 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Pov. 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 723 military records available for the last name Pov. For the veterans among your Pov ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pov lifespan?

Between 1991 and 2003, in the United States, Pov life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Pov in 1991 was 71, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pov 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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