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Povlich Family History

Povlich 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: Polich, Pavlich, Povich, Pavlic, Bolich, Kolich, Perlich, Pavich

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Where is the Povlich family from?

You can see how Povlich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Povlich family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Povlich family living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Povlich's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Povlich families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Povlich 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 Povlich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Povlich. 100% of Povlich 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 Povlich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 103 census records available for the last name Povlich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Povlich 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Povlich. 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 75 military records available for the last name Povlich. For the veterans among your Povlich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Povlich lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Povlich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Povlich in 1963 was 72, and 76 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Povlich

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Povlich 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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