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Powalish Family History

Powalish 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: Polish, Polich, Potash, Bowdish, Popish, Walsh, Powles, Kowalik

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Where is the Powalish family from?

You can see how Powalish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Powalish family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Powalish families living in Michigan. This was about 67% of all the recorded Powalish's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Powalish families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Powalish 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 Powalish ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Powalish. 100% of Powalish men worked as a Machinist.

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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

  • Machinist
    100%

What Powalish family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Powalish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Powalish 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 Powalish. 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 43 military records available for the last name Powalish. For the veterans among your Powalish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Powalish lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1998, in the United States, Powalish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Powalish in 1963 was 70, and 77 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Powalish

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Powalish 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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