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Pouza Family History

Pouza 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: Pozza, Bouza, Puza, Souza, Posa, Pola, Buza, Kobza, Pound, Roza

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Where is the Pouza family from?

You can see how Pouza families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pouza family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pouza family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Pouza's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Pouza families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pouza 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 36 census records available for the last name Pouza. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pouza 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Pouza. 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 Pouza. For the veterans among your Pouza ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pouza lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1999, in the United States, Pouza life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Pouza in 1986 was 38, and 94 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pouza

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pouza 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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