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Povitch Family History

Povitch 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: Povich, Polich, Kovatch, Pavich, Kovich, Sovich, Novich, Levitch

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Where is the Povitch family from?

You can see how Povitch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Povitch family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Povitch family living in New York. This was about 25% of all the recorded Povitch's in USA. New York and 3 other states had the highest population of Povitch families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 70 census records available for the last name Povitch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Povitch 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Povitch. 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 27 military records available for the last name Povitch. For the veterans among your Povitch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Povitch lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Povitch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Povitch in 1964 was 69, and 98 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Povitch 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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