Powl Surname Meaning & Powl Family History at Ancestry.ca®

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Where is the Powl family from?

You can see how Powl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Powl family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Powl families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Powl families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Powl's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Powl families in 1911.

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Powl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Powl 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Powl. 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 202 military records available for the last name Powl. For the veterans among your Powl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Powl lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Powl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Powl in 1966 was 76, and 74 in 2003.

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