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Poveda Family History

Poveda Surname Meaning

Spanish (also Póveda): habitational name from any of the places called Poveda in the provinces of Cuenca, Ávila, Salamanca, and Soria.

Alternatively, it may derive from Póveda de la Sierra in Guadalajara.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Poveda family from?

You can see how Poveda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poveda family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Poveda families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Poveda families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Poveda's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Poveda families in 1911.
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What did your Poveda ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 356 census records available for the last name Poveda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poveda 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 501 immigration records available for the last name Poveda. 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 16 military records available for the last name Poveda. For the veterans among your Poveda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poveda lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Poveda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Poveda in 1969 was 62, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poveda 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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