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Povar Family History

Povar 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: Pomar, Pojar, Kovar, Tovar, Over, Omar, Rover, Power, Cover, Posa

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Where is the Povar family from?

You can see how Povar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Povar family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Povar families were found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Povar families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Povar's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Povar families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Povar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Povar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Povar. 100% of Povar men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Povar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 136 census records available for the last name Povar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Povar 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Povar. 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 16 military records available for the last name Povar. For the veterans among your Povar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Povar lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Povar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Povar in 1964 was 78, and 76 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Povar 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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