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Powdermaker Family History

Powdermaker 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: Rademaker, Lodermeier, Moneymaker, Bowermaster, Nonemaker

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Where is the Powdermaker family from?

You can see how Powdermaker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Powdermaker family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Powdermaker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Powdermaker families living in New Jersey. This was about 71% of all the recorded Powdermaker's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Powdermaker families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Powdermaker 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 Powdermaker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Broker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Powdermaker. 50% of Powdermaker men worked as a Broker.

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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

  • Broker
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

What Powdermaker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 209 census records available for the last name Powdermaker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Powdermaker 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 112 immigration records available for the last name Powdermaker. 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 94 military records available for the last name Powdermaker. For the veterans among your Powdermaker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Powdermaker lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Powdermaker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Powdermaker in 1965 was 66, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Powdermaker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Powdermaker 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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