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Powert Family History

Powert 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: Power, Powers, Port, Gower, Rowett, Bower, Robert, Poteet, Tower

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Where is the Powert family from?

You can see how Powert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Powert family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Powert families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Powert family living in Louisiana. This was about 20% of all the recorded Powert's in USA. Louisiana and 4 other states had the highest population of Powert families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Powert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Powert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Powert 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Powert. 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 9 military records available for the last name Powert. For the veterans among your Powert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Powert lifespan?

Between 1989 and 2002, in the United States, Powert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Powert in 1989 was 62, and 70 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Powert 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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