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Powlett Family History

Powlett Surname Meaning

see Pawlett.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Powlett family from?

You can see how Powlett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Powlett family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Powlett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 18 Powlett families living in Hampshire. This was about 55% of all the recorded Powlett's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Powlett families in 1891.
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What did your Powlett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Artisan was the top reported job for people in the USA named Powlett. 34% of Powlett men worked as an Artisan.

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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

  • Artisan
    34%
  • Lineman
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Powlett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Powlett 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 324 immigration records available for the last name Powlett. 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 412 military records available for the last name Powlett. For the veterans among your Powlett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Powlett lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Powlett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Powlett in 1963 was 71, and 47 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Powlett

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Powlett 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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