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Powali Family History

Powali 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: Wali, Powell, Howald, Pownall, Poli, Polli, Kowal, Kowalik, Kowall

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Where is the Powali family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Powali 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 32 census records available for the last name Powali. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Powali 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Powali. 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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There are 3 military records available for the last name Powali. For the veterans among your Powali ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Powali lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1975, in the United States, Powali life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Powali in 1974 was 92, and 58 in 1975.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Powali 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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