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Powes Family History

Powes Surname Meaning

see Powis.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Powes family from?

You can see how Powes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Powes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Powes families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 12 Powes families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 26% of all the recorded Powes's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Powes families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Powes 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 Powes ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Powes. 60% of Powes men worked as a Labourer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1921

  • Labourer
    60%
  • Vendeur
    40%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Powes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Powes 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 356 immigration records available for the last name Powes. 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 200 military records available for the last name Powes. For the veterans among your Powes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Powes lifespan?

Average Powes life expectancy in 1980 was 78 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Powes 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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