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Powaleny Family History

Powaleny 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: Powley, Pooley, Cowley, Paley, Howley, Townley, Bowley, Palen, Pollen

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Census Records

There are 5 census records available for the last name Powaleny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Powaleny 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 Powaleny. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Powaleny. For the veterans among your Powaleny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Powaleny lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1997, in the United States, Powaleny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Powaleny in 1970 was 67, and 78 in 1997.

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