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Povis Family History

Povis 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: Powis, Polis, Hovis, Boris, Paris, Solis, Rodis, Potvin, Lois, Louis

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Where is the Povis family from?

You can see how Povis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Povis family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Povis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Povis families living in Georgia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Povis's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Povis families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 157 census records available for the last name Povis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Povis 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Povis. 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 10 military records available for the last name Povis. For the veterans among your Povis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Povis lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2002, in the United States, Povis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Povis in 1974 was 88, and 31 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Povis 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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