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Povles Family History

Povles 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: Powles, Poles, Pooley, Toles, Peoples, Doles, Pollen, Pooler, Poulos

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Where is the Povles family from?

You can see how Povles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Povles family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Povles family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Povles's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Povles families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Povles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Povles 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Povles. 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 Povles. For the veterans among your Povles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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