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Povlitzki Family History

Povlitzki 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: Politi, Politz, Polinski, Politzer, Polizzi, Novitski, Politis

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Where is the Povlitzki family from?

You can see how Povlitzki families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Povlitzki family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Povlitzki family living in California. This was about 25% of all the recorded Povlitzki's in USA. California and 3 other states had the highest population of Povlitzki families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Povlitzki 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 Povlitzki ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Povlitzki family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 111 census records available for the last name Povlitzki. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Povlitzki 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Povlitzki. 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 12 military records available for the last name Povlitzki. For the veterans among your Povlitzki ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Povlitzki lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Povlitzki life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Povlitzki in 1975 was 81, and 78 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Povlitzki

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Povlitzki 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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