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Powierza Family History

Powierza 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: Power, Portera, Poitra, Powderly, Wierzba, Potenza, Pazienza, Wierda

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Powierza 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 70 census records available for the last name Powierza. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Powierza 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Powierza. 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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There are 48 military records available for the last name Powierza. For the veterans among your Powierza ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Powierza lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2004, in the United States, Powierza life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Powierza in 1979 was 63, and 52 in 2004.

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