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Poivell Family History

Poivell 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: Wivell, Powell, Dovell, Poppell, Covell, Portell, Bovell, Lovell

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Where is the Poivell family from?

You can see how Poivell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poivell family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Poivell families living in Dorset. This was about 83% of all the recorded Poivell's in United Kingdom. Dorset had the highest population of Poivell families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Poivell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poivell 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Poivell. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Poivell. For the veterans among your Poivell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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