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Povelites Family History

Povelites 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: Polites, Politis, Polite, Lovelace, Hoversten, Loveless, Soltes

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Where is the Povelites family from?

You can see how Povelites families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Povelites family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Povelites family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Povelites's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Povelites families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Povelites. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Povelites 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Povelites. 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 2 military records available for the last name Povelites. For the veterans among your Povelites ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Povelites lifespan?

Average Povelites life expectancy in 1996 was 72 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Povelites 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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