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Poovy Family History

Poovy 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: Poovey, Pooley, Pool, Popov, Goody, Polly, Moody, Posey, Poley, Woody

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Where is the Poovy family from?

You can see how Poovy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poovy family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Poovy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Poovy families living in North Carolina. This was about 67% of all the recorded Poovy's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Poovy families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poovy 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 325 census records available for the last name Poovy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poovy 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Poovy. 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 44 military records available for the last name Poovy. For the veterans among your Poovy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poovy lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1995, in the United States, Poovy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Poovy in 1974 was 49, and 94 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poovy 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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