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Povilat Family History

Povilat 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: Pilat, Pavlat, Vilar, Vila, Vilas, Pola, Pilato, Polt, Polak, Avila

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Where is the Povilat family from?

You can see how Povilat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Povilat family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Povilat families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Povilat's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Povilat families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Povilat 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 Povilat ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Povilat family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Povilat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Povilat 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Povilat. 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 6 military records available for the last name Povilat. For the veterans among your Povilat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Povilat lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Povilat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Povilat in 1965 was 50, and 56 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Povilat 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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