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Powich Family History

Powich 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: Polich, Povich, Rodich, Posch, Rozich, Pich, Rosich, Howick, Bobich

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Where is the Powich family from?

You can see how Powich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Powich family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Powich families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Powich family living in British Columbia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Powich's in Canada. British Columbia and 1 other province had the highest population of Powich families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Powich 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 74 census records available for the last name Powich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Powich 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Powich. 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 9 military records available for the last name Powich. For the veterans among your Powich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Powich lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1994, in the United States, Powich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Powich in 1963 was 70, and 78 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Powich 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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