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Powerman Family History

Powerman 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: Bowerman, Perman, Moerman, Hoberman, Hoverman, Poorman, Peerman

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Where is the Powerman family from?

You can see how Powerman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Powerman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Powerman family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Powerman's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Powerman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Powerman 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 71 census records available for the last name Powerman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Powerman 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Powerman. 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 Powerman. For the veterans among your Powerman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Powerman lifespan?

Average Powerman life expectancy in 1994 was 95 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Powerman 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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