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Powiss Family History

Powiss 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: Powis, Preiss, Popish, Powles, Twiss, Wiss, Poss, Polish, Polis

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Where is the Powiss family from?

You can see how Powiss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Powiss family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Powiss families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Powiss's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Powiss families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Powiss 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 168 census records available for the last name Powiss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Powiss 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Powiss. 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 Powiss. For the veterans among your Powiss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Powiss lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Powiss 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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