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Powett Family History

Powett 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: Rowett, Howett, Jowett, Cowett, Pott, Power, Poteet, Mowatt, Lovett

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Where is the Powett family from?

You can see how Powett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Powett family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Powett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Powett families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Powett's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Powett families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Powett 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 Powett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Powett. 100% of Powett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 276 census records available for the last name Powett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Powett 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 Powett. 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 Powett. For the veterans among your Powett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Powett lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Powett 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Powett

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