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Powelas Family History

Powelas 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: Powell, Powles, Powel, Howells, Nowels, Vowels, Powers, Pallas, Power

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Where is the Powelas family from?

You can see how Powelas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Powelas family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Powelas family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Powelas's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Powelas families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 3 census records available for the last name Powelas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Powelas 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Powelas. 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 military records available for the last name Powelas. For the veterans among your Powelas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Powelas lifespan?

Average Powelas life expectancy in 2004 was 88 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Powelas 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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