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Povah Family History

Povah Surname Meaning

see Povey.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Povah family from?

You can see how Povah families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Povah family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Povah families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 2 Povah families living in Manitoba. This was about 67% of all the recorded Povah's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Povah families in 1911.
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What did your Povah ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Povah. 58% of Povah men worked as a General Labourer and 80% of Povah women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Povah were Cowman and Housekeeper.

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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 1939

  • General Labourer
    58%
  • Cowman
    43%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Private Means
    8%
  • Colliery Screen Hand
    6%
  • Housekeeper
    4%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Povah. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Povah 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 183 immigration records available for the last name Povah. 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 213 military records available for the last name Povah. For the veterans among your Povah ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Povah lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Povah life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Povah in 1967 was 71, and 71 in 2002.

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