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Powlette Family History

Powlette 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: Rowlette, Parlette, Houlette, Roulette, Paulette, Boulette, Collette

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Where is the Powlette family from?

You can see how Powlette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Powlette family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Powlette families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Powlette families living in Nottinghamshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Powlette's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Powlette families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Powlette 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 28 census records available for the last name Powlette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Powlette 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Powlette. 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 7 military records available for the last name Powlette. For the veterans among your Powlette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Powlette lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2000, in the United States, Powlette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Powlette in 1983 was 68, and 57 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Powlette 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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