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Powsell Family History

Powsell 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: Powell, Rowsell, Pownell, Rosell, Howell, Rowell, Pursell, Mowell

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Where is the Powsell family from?

You can see how Powsell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Powsell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Powsell families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1920 there was 1 Powsell family living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Powsell's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Powsell families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Powsell 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 31 census records available for the last name Powsell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Powsell 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Powsell. 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 5 military records available for the last name Powsell. For the veterans among your Powsell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Powsell lifespan?

Average Powsell life expectancy in 1963 was 38 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Powsell 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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