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Povosky Family History

Povosky 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: Potosky, Polosky, Polonsky, Polsky, Morosky, Podolsky, Polasky

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Where is the Povosky family from?

You can see how Povosky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Povosky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Povosky family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Povosky's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Povosky families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Povosky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Povosky 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Povosky. 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 16 military records available for the last name Povosky. For the veterans among your Povosky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Povosky lifespan?

Between 1988 and 2001, in the United States, Povosky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Povosky in 1988 was 60, and 71 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Povosky 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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