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Povijua Family History

Povijua 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: Rovira, Poveda, Polivka, Pavia, Poitra, Polifka, Hovious, Povich

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Povijua 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 163 census records available for the last name Povijua. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Povijua 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Povijua. 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 1 military records available for the last name Povijua. For the veterans among your Povijua ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Povijua lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1996, in the United States, Povijua life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Povijua in 1974 was 58, and 31 in 1996.

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