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Powlan Family History

Powlan 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: Pollan, Polan, Bowlan, Nowlan, Bowman, Rowland, Polman, Pola, Olan

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Where is the Powlan family from?

You can see how Powlan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Powlan family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 3 Powlan families living in Georgia. This was 100% of all the recorded Powlan's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Powlan families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Powlan 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 105 census records available for the last name Powlan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Powlan 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Powlan. 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 3 military records available for the last name Powlan. For the veterans among your Powlan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Powlan lifespan?

Average Powlan life expectancy in 2004 was 81 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Powlan 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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