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Powall Family History

Powall 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: Powell, Pownall, Kowall, Wall, Dowdall, Foxall, Howell, Rowell, Poll

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Where is the Powall family from?

You can see how Powall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Powall family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Powall families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 13 Powall families living in Ontario. This was about 33% of all the recorded Powall's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Powall families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Powall 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 Powall ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laundress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Powall. 41% of Powall men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Powall women worked as a Laundress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Powall were Salesman and Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    41%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Physician
    10%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundress
    25%
  • Maid
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Powall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Powall 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 222 immigration records available for the last name Powall. 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 85 military records available for the last name Powall. For the veterans among your Powall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Powall lifespan?

Between 1956 and 1989, in the United States, Powall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Powall in 1956 was 54, and 78 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Powall 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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