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Powella Family History

Powella 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, Pella, Portella, Patella, Howell, Rowell, Parella, Perella

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Where is the Powella family from?

You can see how Powella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Powella family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Powella families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Powella's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Powella families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Powella 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 48 census records available for the last name Powella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Powella 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 Powella. 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 6 military records available for the last name Powella. For the veterans among your Powella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Powella lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Powella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Powella in 1971 was 51, and 93 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Powella 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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