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Powden Family History

Powden 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: Bowden, Cowden, Howden, Plowden, Dowden, Rowden, Lowden, Sowden

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Where is the Powden family from?

You can see how Powden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Powden family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Powden families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 27 Powden families living in Manitoba. This was about 63% of all the recorded Powden's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Powden families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Powden 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 Powden ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Powden. 100% of Powden women worked as a Stenographer.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Stenographer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 632 census records available for the last name Powden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Powden 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Powden. 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 65 military records available for the last name Powden. For the veterans among your Powden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Powden lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Powden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Powden in 1963 was 74, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Powden 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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