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Powlesand Family History

Powlesand 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: Rowland, Dowland, Poland, Powles, Bowland, Nowland, Polland, Gowland

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Where is the Powlesand family from?

You can see how Powlesand families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Powlesand family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Powlesand family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Powlesand's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Powlesand families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Powlesand 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 36 census records available for the last name Powlesand. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Powlesand 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Powlesand. 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 Powlesand. For the veterans among your Powlesand ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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