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Povard Family History

Povard 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: Bovard, Ovard, Pollard, Howard, Coward, Coard, Pinard, Pomar, Poland

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Where is the Povard family from?

You can see how Povard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Povard family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Povard families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Povard family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Povard's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Povard families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Povard surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Povard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Barber was the top reported job for people in the USA named Povard. 100% of Povard men worked as a Barber.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Barber
    100%

What Povard family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 76 census records available for the last name Povard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Povard 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 Povard. 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 4 military records available for the last name Povard. For the veterans among your Povard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Povard lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2002, in the United States, Povard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Povard in 1986 was 76, and 72 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Povard 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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