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Poovaw Family History

Poovaw 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: Provan, Moomaw, Poovey, Pooley, Horvat, Pool, Popov, Posa, Polman

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Where is the Poovaw family from?

You can see how Poovaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poovaw family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 8 Poovaw families living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Poovaw's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Poovaw families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 8 census records available for the last name Poovaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poovaw 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 Poovaw. 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 military records available for the last name Poovaw. For the veterans among your Poovaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poovaw lifespan?

Average Poovaw life expectancy in 1976 was 81 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poovaw 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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