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Powsett Family History

Powsett 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: Dowsett, Rowett, Hogsett, Dorsett, Poinsett, Cowsert, Rosett, Dossett

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Where is the Powsett family from?

You can see how Powsett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Powsett family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Powsett families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Powsett's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Powsett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Powsett 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 40 census records available for the last name Powsett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Powsett 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Powsett. 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 Powsett. For the veterans among your Powsett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Powsett lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Powsett 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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