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Powsford Family History

Powsford 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: Ponsford, Horsford, Botsford, Hosford, Lunsford, Rochford, Bodiford

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Where is the Powsford family from?

You can see how Powsford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Powsford family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Powsford families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Powsford's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Powsford families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Powsford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Powsford 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 Powsford. 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 Powsford. For the veterans among your Powsford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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