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Povley Family History

Povley 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: Pooley, Poley, Polley, Powley, Povey, Cowley, Paley, Howley, Mosley

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Where is the Povley family from?

You can see how Povley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Povley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Povley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Povley families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Povley's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Povley families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 88 census records available for the last name Povley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Povley 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Povley. 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 3 military records available for the last name Povley. For the veterans among your Povley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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