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Powelske Family History

Powelske 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: Pawelski, Kowalske, Powelson, Poleski, Podolski, Powell, Kowalski

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Where is the Powelske family from?

You can see how Powelske families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Powelske family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Powelske family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Powelske's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Powelske families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Powelske 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 39 census records available for the last name Powelske. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Powelske 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Powelske. 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 Powelske. For the veterans among your Powelske ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Powelske lifespan?

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