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Powderley Family History

Powderley 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: Powderly, Cowdrey, Adderley, Moberley, Perley, Powley, Wonderly

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Where is the Powderley family from?

You can see how Powderley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Powderley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Powderley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Powderley families living in Illinois. This was about 41% of all the recorded Powderley's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Powderley families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Powderley 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 Powderley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and File Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Powderley. 100% of Powderley men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Powderley women worked as a File Clerk.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • File Clerk
    100%

What Powderley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 333 census records available for the last name Powderley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Powderley 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 267 immigration records available for the last name Powderley. 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 35 military records available for the last name Powderley. For the veterans among your Powderley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Powderley lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1994, in the United States, Powderley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Powderley in 1978 was 66, and 72 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Powderley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Powderley 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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